Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- The government has started work to develop the country's first-ever integrated national transport master plan and final map by December, aiming to bring all modes of communication under a single coordinated framework, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Road Transport, Bridges and Railways.

Bangladesh's transport sector master plan is a multi-modal strategy focusing on developing and integrating road, railway and water transport to support economic growth, improve efficiency and enhance safety.

Its key components include expanding railway networks, modernising ports and waterways, and improving the road network with new infrastructure and better traffic management.

The plans also emphasise...