ETC Lanes Generate Over Tk 13.2 Million in 10 Days on Padma and Jamuna Bridges

Jun 1, 2026 14:23

Bangladesh’s Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system generated more than Tk 13.22 million in revenue from the country's two major bridge crossings—the Padma Bridge and Jamuna Bridge—within just ten days between May 22 and May 31.

According to official figures, a total of Tk 13,223,150 was collected through ETC lanes during the period, highlighting the growing adoption of automated toll payment technology across the country's transportation network.

Padma Bridge Records Nearly Tk 7 Million in ETC Revenue

Data show that 4,242 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge through ETC lanes during the final ten days of May, generating toll revenue of Tk 6,964,650.

The bridge currently has 870 registered ETC-enabled vehicles.

Since the introduction of the system, a cumulative 38,940 vehicles have used the Padma Bridge ETC facility, contributing Tk 69,660,950 to the national treasury.

Jamuna Bridge Sees Higher Vehicle Volume

During the same period, 4,826 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge using ETC lanes, generating Tk 6,258,500 in toll revenue.

The number of registered ETC vehicles on the Jamuna Bridge network has reached 6,774.

Since launch, a total of 422,479 vehicles have utilized the bridge’s ETC service, generating a cumulative Tk 550,682,350 in toll collections.

Faster Travel During Eid Rush

The figures were disclosed by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority in an official statement issued on Monday.

According to the authority, one of the most significant advantages of ETC technology is that vehicles can pass through toll plazas without stopping, maintaining speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour.

Officials say this capability has substantially reduced congestion at toll plazas during the Eid travel season, helping eliminate the long queues traditionally associated with holiday travel.

Toward a Unified National ETC Network

Government sources also revealed plans to integrate the country's currently fragmented ETC systems into a single nationwide platform.

At present, ETC services are operated separately by the:

Roads and Highways Department
Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Dhaka South City Corporation

Because these systems use different hardware, software platforms, and payment mechanisms, drivers often face compatibility challenges when traveling across different toll facilities.

To address this issue, the government has formed a high-level committee headed by the Secretary of the Bridges Division. The committee has been tasked with developing a unified and user-friendly ETC framework that will allow seamless toll payments across the country.

Modernizing Bangladesh’s Transport Infrastructure

Officials believe the expansion and integration of ETC technology will significantly improve efficiency, reduce travel times, and modernize Bangladesh’s road transport infrastructure.

The ministry also expressed appreciation to engineers, transport operators, government officials, workers, and commuters for their cooperation in ensuring smoother travel during the Eid period, while extending Eid greetings to citizens nationwide.

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