Dhaka Elevated Expressway

Elevated expressway speed limit increased to 80 km per hour

Authorities have increased the speed limit on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway from 60 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres per hour, starting from February 27 night.

Dhaka elevated expressway: Tk 2,500 fine for speeding from February 21

Police will begin filing video-based cases against speeding vehicles on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway from February 21 to prevent potential accidents, the expressway authorities said yesterday.

Save Hatirjheel from overdevelopment

Why continue an initiative that will worsen waterlogging?

Elevated expressway: Mohakhali ramp opens after a month

The authorities opened one of the five tollbooths at the ramp around noon, said Captain (retd) Hasib Hasan Khan, manager (operations and maintenance) of First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company Ltd (FDEE)

Elevated expressway: Toll collection resumes from 3pm

Operations were suspended since July 18

Elevated expressway: SC issues status quo on share transfer

The Supreme Court today issued status quo on transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited in Dhaka Elevated Expressway till May 30

Kafkaesque realities of traffic rule enforcement

The problem lies in the lack of clarity regarding the type of speed cameras installed and their operational status.

'PM's Eid gift': Elevated expressway's FDC Gate exit ramp opened

General public can use the ramp from evening today

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Construction materials industry thriving on mega projects

The construction materials industry of Bangladesh has registered massive growth over the past decade as some mega projects are providing ample opportunity for capacity building and ensuring world-class products, according to industry insiders.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

How to get on, off the elevated expressway

A part of the country’s first ever elevated expressway is open to traffic since this morning.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

A new era in Dhaka commute

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday opened the country’s first elevated expressway, which is expected to usher in a new era in Dhaka’s commute by significantly cutting the travel time.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Elevated expressway to save time, cost

The opening of an elevated expressway in Dhaka yesterday will save time and money from now on, enabling businesses to enhance their competitiveness and boost exports, said exporters yesterday. 

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

Promise of better connectivity with Dhaka Elevated Expressway

Managing ramps and digitising toll collection are vital

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

PM opens country’s first elevated expressway

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the 11.5 km Airport- Farmgate segment of 19.73-km Dhaka Elevated Expressway, the first of its kind in the country, raising high hope to reduce traffic congestion and commuters' travel time in the capital

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

Dhaka’s First Elevated Expressway: All set for grand opening

The long-awaited Dhaka Elevated Expressway is set to be inaugurated today partially, bringing new hope for easing the perennial traffic woes in the capital.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

“Over 80,000 vehicles will be able to use the expressway daily once the entire expressway is opened to traffic next year.”

Bangladesh’s first elevated expressway is going to be partially opened on September 2, 2023. Bhaskon Khannabha, the managing director of First Dhaka Elevated Expressway Company Ltd,

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

'Managing ramp connections is pivotal to mitigate traffic congestion'

The Daily Star (TDS):How will the introduction of the elevated expressway impact the urban living experience in Dhaka?

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

“The Dhaka Elevated Expressway introduces a unique feature with its ramps and main structure built adjacent to the road”

The Daily Star (TDS): How does the strategic vision behind the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project align with the broader goals of improving public transport and mitigating congestion in the city?