| dc.description.abstract | This thesis exposes how road transport operations for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in
Bangladesh can be optimized across three interlinked dimensions: infrastructure, safety,
and sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach policy and industry document
review, stakeholder interviews and a structured survey of drivers and depot managers the
study identifies bottlenecks in road infrastructure and modal links, evaluates current
safety practices and incident causes, and assesses opportunities to reduce emissions and
improve fuel efficiency. Key findings show: inadequate dedicated LPG corridor design
and depot access increases trip time and risk; safety gaps are driven by vehicle condition,
driver training, and weak enforcement of standards; fuel inefficiency and empty-run
ratios raise costs and emissions. The thesis proposes an integrated action framework,
physical infrastructure upgrades, operational protocols and data-driven routing, a
mandatory safety management system, capacity-building for drivers, and incentives for
cleaner fleets to improve efficiency, reduce accidents, and advance sustainability while
remaining feasible within Bangladesh’s institutional and economic context. | en_US |
