Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the immediate introduction of a dedicated bus service for women in the capital to ensure safer and more comfortable commuting.

The directive was issued on Monday during a meeting at the Secretariat with Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam, according to the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.

During the session, the Prime Minister reviewed the current state of the city's road transport system and provided the Minister with specific instructions to enhance public transit efficiency.

The move is seen as a major step toward addressing the long-standing challenges faced by women in Dhaka’s crowded transportation network.

In a subsequent meeting with Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, the Premier also issued a timeline-driven directive regarding the grave of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

Prime Minister Rahman instructed the Ministry to ensure that all ongoing renovation and development work at the site is completed before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.