Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority is the main government agency responsible for public transport in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and transport in most of Dhaka division. It is the government agency responsible for moderating and mediating negotiations between transport labor unions and transport owners. Under the Revised Strategic Transport Plan any changes to transport infrastructure will need approval from the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority. It is also responsible for mass transport projects in Dhaka. Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority was established on 02 September 2012. It traces its origins to Dhaka Transport Coordination Board which was established
Dhaka District cover the modern conurbation which is Greater Dhaka, which has spilled into neighbouring districts, nor does the conurbation cover the whole district, as there are rural areas within the district. The administrative Dhaka District was first established in 1772. But, the existence of urbanised settlements in the area that is now Dhaka city – dates from the 7th century. The present day Savar was the capital of the Sanbagh Kingdom during seventh and eighth century. The city area of Dhaka was ruled by the Buddhist kingdom of Kamarupa and the Pala Empire before passing to the control of the Hindu