Bangladesh Road Safety Project

About this project

The development objectives of Road Safety Project is to build road safety management capacity and achieve targeted reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Bangladesh. This project has four components. The first component, Multi-sectoral Road Safety Pilot Projects, aims to undertake road safety pilot projects on selected national highways, urban areas and districts, to enhance coordination between road agencies, Bangladesh Police, health agencies and civil society. The second component, Priority Road Safety Investments, aims to implement priority activities in the areas of infrastructure, vehicle and user safety and post-crash care, and help establish ICT systems. The third component, Technical Assistance, aims to make provision of training and capacity building on road safety management practices for staff from BRTA, RHD, Bangladesh Police, DGHS, BRTC and PIU staff including technical, fiduciary and safeguard experts. The fourth component, Contingent Emergency Response aims to make provision of immediate response to an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, as needed.

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Bangladesh

Sectors

Transport policy, planning and administrationMulti-hazard response preparedness

Places

Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Chapai Nababganj, Natore, Tangail, Gazipur and 6 more

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Roads and Highways Division

Accountable

People's Republic of Bangladesh

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P173019.

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