Dhaka Metro
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Recent news about the construction of Metro or Monorail system in Dhaka city in an attempt to ease the traffic congestion has brought a sense of hope and relief to the Dhaka's road users and pedestrians. We were tired of the false promises and hopes given by the past governments. Bullet train, Metro, Monorail etc etc were promised by the communications minister. Everything has turned out to be bluff and cheap election propaganda. We would like to believe that the present caretaker government would keep its promises. Although the government is expected to be in power for a little more than one year, the communication ministry can at least start the foundation work of the Metro or/and Monorail system so that the future political government will just carry on the rest of the work. We are so unfortunate that we have got little confidence in our political parties. I think the Metro system would suit Dhaka better than the Monorail system because the Monorail would occupy much of Dhaka's free passage and spaces. There will always be the need for the extension of the transport system in future. The Metro system will suit the plan of future extension. A modern Metro system in our Dhaka city is no longer a dream or impossible task. God willing, we can make it.
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