These concerns have prompted a broader question: whether the multibillion-taka metro project has become a looming threat “hanging over the heads” of Dhaka residents. The girder rests on this rubber pad, which engineers refer to as a bearing pad or load-bearing pad. A safety audit is essential.”Prof Shamsul added, “The rubber pad doesn’t stand alone; it’s part of a frame designed to prevent slipping. Yet in our densely populated urban environment, it has come loose.”He also said, “We did not skimp on this metro project. AUTHORITIES FOCUSED ON INVESTIGATIONMetro authorities say that following last year’s bearing pad incident, the recommendations of the investigation committee were implemented.

Source: bd News24 October 27, 2025 04:35 UTC