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DHAKA, Mar 8, 2026 (BSS) - Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam today said metro rail has already gained people's trust as a successful and commuter-friendly project.

The tireless work and sincere efforts of the concerned officials and employees have played an important role behind this success, he said.

The minister made the remarks while exchanging views with officials and employees after visiting the Diabari metro rail depot after traveling by metro rail from the capital's Bangladesh Secretariat Station today.

Speaking as the chief guest at the meeting, the minister said development projects should be implemented by preventing wastage of public money and without compromising with the quality of the project. 

The new government is determined to ensure accountability and transparency to the people, he said.

He said a plan has been taken under the leadership of the Prime Minister to bring about radical changes in the country's communication system. 

Considering the metro rail as the 'backbone' of the communication system, the possibility of launching monorail in populated areas in the future is also being considered, he said. 

Alam said the government is giving importance to developing an integrated modern public transport system in the capital by giving importance to these three sectors - monorail, metro rail and buses.

With the cooperation of all concerned, he said, it will be possible to ensure visible development in the communication sector in the near future. 

Through this, safe travel can be ensured for the people in less time, in a comfortable and pleasant environment, the minister said.

State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division Habibur Rashid also spoke.

The meeting was presided over by Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary Dr Mohammed Ziaul Haque.