AABEA Technical Seminar Series - Costs and Benefits Analysis of the Dhaka Metro Rail
· 28.10.2023 · 22:58:28 ··· ··· Saturday ·· 6 (6)
Anis Rahman ABSTRACT
Dhaka, one of the most congested cities in the world, has now launched its first metro rail. The inauguration of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-6 was held on December 28, 2022, and the construction of MRT Line-1 started in February 2023. A total of five MRT Lines have been proposed by the government, which includes 130 Km length with 104 Stations. All the lines are planned to open by the year 2030.
The implementation of a metro rail system involves substantial costs, encompassing land acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operational expenses. Funding such projects can strain public budgets. However, the benefits are manifold, including alleviating traffic congestion, reducing environmental impact through decreasing reliance on individual vehicles, and fostering economic development by enhancing accessibility, making urban rail a more sustainable mode of transportation.
This presentation explores the costs and benefits of Dhaka Metro Rail system and compares it with other existing systems around the world, especially in south and east Asia. This presentation will focus on the intricate balance between costs and benefits in the context of establishing a metro rail system, emphasizing the long-term positive impact on urban mobility, environment, and overall urban development.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Nazrul Islam has been a transportation specialist at the United States Department of Transportation for the last 17 years. Before that, he worked for a consulting firm in Boston, MA for over 13 years. Dr. Islam specializes in transportation planning, congestion management and air quality analysis. He has developed transportation simulation models for more than ten states in the USA. Nazrul was born and grew up in a small town in Bangladesh. He completed his BS in Civil Engineering from RUET and graduated at the top of his class. After working for several years in Bangladesh, Dr. Islam moved to Saudi Arabia and played a crucial role in the Makkah-Madinah and Riyadh-Jeddah projects, two of the most important projects in the region. Dr. Islam earned his PhD at Utah State University in 1994. He is a registered professional engineer.
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