Bangladesh to Deploy 1,400 Specialized IP Cameras for Real-Time Road Safety Monitoring

The Bangladesh Highway Police is set to install 1,400 specialized IP cameras across major highways, including the Dhaka–Chattogram route, to monitor traffic violations in real-time. The cameras will capture vehicle speeds and detect any road irregularities, with fines automatically linked to the vehicle owner’s digital profile. Offenders will receive violation notices and fine slips directly on their mobile phones.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Habibur Rahman outlined these plans on December 1 during a roundtable discussion titled “Road Safety Law for Sustainable Development: Bangladesh Perspective and Action” held at the Sir Salimullah Hall of the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Rahman explained that within a few months, fines for speeding and other violations will be fully automated. Digital evidence, including video footage and timestamps, will be admissible in court, setting a new standard for road safety enforcement. The surveillance network extends beyond the Dhaka–Chattogram corridor, currently covering almost every inch of the highway.

The cameras are not limited to speed detection; they can also perform movement analysis, crowd detection, and monitor suspicious behavior.

Participants at the roundtable highlighted the urgent need for coordinated road safety measures. Mohammad Wali Noman of the National Heart Foundation noted that over 5,000 people die in road accidents annually in Bangladesh, with about 70% of incidents linked to overspeeding and inadequate safety infrastructure.

BRTA Chairman Abu Momtaz Sad Uddin emphasized that road safety requires collaboration across multiple sectors, including engineers, transport owners, local government, and law enforcement. He noted that young adults aged 5–29 are most affected, with severe economic implications.

Additional speakers, including Secretary of the Road Transport and Highways Department Nikhil Kumar Das and Dhaka Division Commissioner Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, called for an integrated road safety law and improved post-accident response mechanisms.

The event was also attended by representatives from BRAC, GHAI, and the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh.

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