Double decker bus service ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

A high quality long-route double-decker deluxe bus service will be launched soon between the country's two largest cities Dhaka and Chittagong, committing to standard and comfortable journey. Private transport operator Green Line Paribahan initially imported 10 buses from Germany that will be operational before Eid-ul-Azha. “Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is expected to inaugurate the service on last week of August, ahead of Eid,” said Mohammad Alauddin, Proprietor of Green Line Paribahan. Green Line Paribahan General Manager Abdus Sattar told the Dhaka Tribune: “We are trying to ensure a smooth journey between the two important cities with brand new European buses.” Abdus Sattar said: “This is the first fleet of buses for Chittagong routes and the second fleet will arrive soon for the other routes. We haven't fixed other routes, but most probably it will run on Dhaka-Jessore route.” “The fare of the buses is fixed as Tk1300 for a single trip. However, plan to provide quality food to the passengers during the journey without any additional charge. Passenger will get buffet in standard restaurant in Dhaka-Chittagong highways,” he added. The buses will have 40 seats: eight seats on the first deck and 32 on the second deck. When asked why there will be only eight seats on the first deck, he replied: “Luggage capacity has consumed the space in the first deck.” He also added that the fare is same for the both decks given they have same standards. The buses are made by MAN Truck and Bus Deutschland GmnH, Germany.