Dhaka, May 7 -- The Dhaka-Chittagong corridor serves as a critical lifeline for Bangladesh, primarily due to Chittagong's role as the principal seaport handling most of the country's import and export activities. As Dhaka faces growing pressure from overpopulation and chronic traffic congestion, positioning Chittagong as the true commercial capital becomes inevitable. Therefore, establishing faster, more efficient commuting between these two cities is not just desirable -- it is imperative.

Despite the relatively short distance, air travel between Dhaka and Chittagong has gained unexpected popularity -- an indication of inefficiencies in current ground transportation. Train journeys take around five hours, and buses often face unpredicta...