Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- In a major step towards modernising urban mobility, the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) is planning to integrate bank-issued credit and debit cards with the Rapid Pass system.

The move is intended to make metro travel smoother and more convenient, allowing passengers to use their regular bank cards for direct station access.

Officials say the initiative will also support the government's long-term vision of transforming the Rapid Pass into an all-purpose smart card that can be used across transport services and, eventually, for wider financial transactions.

Several banks have already expressed interest in introducing dual-interface features in their plastic cards, raising hopes that universal card accepta...