Public transport
Interview / ‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
National Road Safety Day / System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
Dhaka’s transport turmoil
Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
Gendered struggles in urban transit
Experiences on public transport highlight the casual dismissal of women’s rights to equal access and treatment in public spaces.
Opinion / After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
Surely we deserve safe public transport
Get rid of rundown vehicles, introduce new ones
Blockade / Buses plying Dhaka roads, but passengers in short supply
Public transport companies have been facing a commuter crisis on Dhaka streets on the first day of the 48-hour blockade enforced by BNP-Jamaat and its allied parties this morning
A bus ride or a comedy show?
The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.
World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice
What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.
Why we need more female public bus services
The problems faced in public transport are further intensified when the passenger is a woman.
CCTV on buses but a drop in the ocean
Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women
Is the metro rail really opening tomorrow?
The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem
Commuters suffer as fewer buses ply city roads
The number of buses operating in Dhaka is relatively low today, compared to other days, amid fears of violence, causing sufferings to the city residents since morning.
87% Bangladeshi women harassed at least once; public transport riskiest: Survey
An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.
Will buses ever be women-friendly?
Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport
Baagh's environmentally friendly Eco Taxi coming soon
The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.
Check anarchy in bus transport sector
Public transport in Dhaka is regarded as of low status and poor service. Poor bus conditions due to lack of maintenance, lack of proper bus stoppages
Women's safety in public transport
Although women are regularly harassed in public transport in Dhaka city, they are often unable to protest for fear of further harassment.
Women's safety in public transport: A case for the would-be city father
In Dhaka, a woman travelling—whether walking on the street or using public transportation—faces a near-constant threat of sexual harassment.