Published: 12:22 AM, 19 August 2026
AI-based traffic control system launched on Dhaka-Ctg Highway
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the government will gradually introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-based automated fine system on all highways across the country after evaluating the performance of the system launched on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.
He said, "The initiative would bring a major change in highway traffic management by ensuring greater road safety, maintaining traffic discipline, reducing accidents and enabling swift, effective and transparent action against traffic law violations."
Salahuddin Ahmed made the announcement while inaugurating the AI-powered 'Auto Fine System' at the Highway Police's Command, Control and Monitoring Centre at Meghnaghat in Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
"After evaluating the success and experience of the system implemented on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, the AI-based automated system will be introduced on all highways in phases, he said.
Under the project, AI cameras have already been installed on 490 pillars along the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.
The cameras will automatically detect and record violations including speeding, dangerous overtaking, disobeying traffic signals and signs, driving on the wrong side of the road and illegal parking.
Once a violation is detected, information about the vehicle will be transmitted directly to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) database.
Also, an SMS will then be sent to the registered owner's mobile phone with details of the offence and the applicable fine, while vehicle owners will be able to pay the fines from home through mobile financial services (MFS), according to the system.
>>Bashir Al Mamun, AA
