Dhaka, Sept. 22 -- Bangladesh Railway is set to spend BDT 40 crore on installing AI-powered cameras along the Dohazari-Cox's Bazar rail line to prevent elephant and wildlife accidents, particularly in areas passing through protected forests.

Officials say six sensor-equipped cameras, imported from the US and supplied by a Hong Kong-based firm, will be operational by the end of this year. The system, designed by international consultants, will detect elephants on the tracks and trigger red warning lights visible to train drivers from up to 700 meters away-enough distance to stop trains safely.

The 103-km railway, launched in December 2023 at a cost of BDT 11,000 crore, cuts through 27 km of protected forests, including Chunati and Fasiak...