Despite modernisation attempts, rickshaws remain dominant – holding 30.1% of all trips in 2023 – because they suit Dhaka's short distances. Around 44% of all trips are under 1km, 62% are under 2km, ...

An updated transport strategy for Dhaka focuses specifically on pedestrian and cyclist safety issues that were often overlooked or underemphasised in previous urban transport plans. It also takes into ...

Signal lights will soon be introduced at four points in Dhaka to facilitate pedestrian crossings, according to Md Sarwar, additional police commissioner (Traffic) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

Speakers at a youth rally on Friday emphasised the need for pedestrian-and-bicycle-friendly roads and infrastructure to combat daily traffic congestion and reduce the loss of working hours in the ...

The stop lights at the traffic signals of Dhaka are almost inoperational for a long time. Most of the traffic lights are now broken or without a connection. Dial ‘D’ for dominatrix in Dhaka!

Often, on my way to the office from Dhanmondi to Mohakhali, I pass through at least three or four major traffic signals ... "The longer the signal, the better the business." In Dhaka, the ...