As reported by this daily on Wednesday, the design of the first-ever bullet train of the country on Dhaka-Chattogram route is expected to get final approval this month. Bangladesh is looking to enter the bullet train era and the government has already completed some preliminary works.
However, it is worth mentioning that giving shape to such a dream or ambition would not be an easy task for Bangladesh. No doubt the entire process of developing the project will require concerted efforts and goodwill from all the stakeholders and authorities concerned.
As Chattogram is one of the most important business
gateways of the country, the high-speed rail network
will give wings to trade and commerce between the
capital and the port city
We have come to know that when the project is completed, it will take only 52 minutes to cover the distance between Dhaka-Chattogram which at present takes at least six hours. Most of the tourist spots in the country are located in Chattogram region and when travelling to Chittagong will take only an hour, indeed, thousands of holiday makers will prefer the bullet train to enjoy their weekly-holidays. Thus, Dhaka-Chattogram high speed rail will boost the country’s economic growth and fuel the tourism industry.
It needs no emphasising that if the high-speed rail project will be able to serve the masses of the people of the country, it would generate a wider socioeconomic impact on society. In this regard, the service must be affordable for masses of the people so that people from every walk of life can take advantage of the service.
As Chattogram is one of the most important business gateways of the country, indeed, the high-speed rail network will give wings to trade and commerce between the capital and the port city. Thus bullet train service will fuel the economy, create jobs, boost the tourism industry and bring the port city even closer to the capital.