Mohakhali Inter District Bus Terminal Explained

Mohakhali Inter District Bus Terminal
Address:	Mohakhali, Dhaka
Coordinates:	23.773°N 90.4014°W

Mohakhali Inter District Bus Terminal or Mohakhali Bus Terminal is one of three main inter-city bus stations in Dhaka,^[1] opened in 1984.^[2] Located in the Mohakhali neighbourhood, it primarily serves destinations in northern Bangladesh, including Tangail, Mymensingh, Netrokona, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Kishoreganj and Bogura.^{[3] [4]}

Renovations to the terminal were completed in 2005. The 15 crore taka ($2.3M) rehabilitation was part of the Dhaka Urban Transport Project, funded by a World Bank loan.

The 36400sqm site can accommodate 300 buses. As of 2015, companies operate 800 daily trips from the terminal, on 60 different routes.

References

23.773°N 90.4014°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Project on the Revision and Updating of the Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka: Draft Final Report . November 2015 . pp. 4-18–4-19 . . Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority . 11 January 2017.
2. News: Prothom Alo. Mohakhali bus terminal deserted amid blockade.
3. News: Mohakhali bus terminal renovation nears completion . The Daily Star . 25 April 2005 . 11 January 2017.
4. News: Mayor inaugurates renovated Mohakhali bus terminal . bdnews24.com . 20 July 2005 . 11 January 2017.