Crashes, fatalities rise by 10pc, reports BRTA
As of September this year, road crashes and fatalities have seen a year-on-year increase of more than 10 percent, according to government data.
In Dhaka, the symphony of traffic never ceases — rickshaws, buses, and crowds push forward in a relentless tide of movement. Amid this everyday hustle, the city’s roads present a dangerous paradox: they are both lifelines and lethal threats.
In a city like Dhaka, women often face added difficulties when it comes to finding safe and reliable transportation. For many, commuting daily in the city can feel like navigating a minefield! Moving around is always an ordeal for a large portion of the population.
The government must take effective actions to prevent road crashes
Amid rising road crashes, the Police Headquarters has instructed all its field-level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearances to operate.
Will we ever see an end to this menace?
What’s most appalling is how common these violations of crucial road safety measures are in our country
Managing travel speeds on the roads of Asia and the Pacific will save lives and avoid costly, often debilitating, injuries.
The transport sector in Bangladesh is plagued by irregularities, lawlessness, unreasonable fares, and passenger distress
Characterised by a culture of ad hocism, these valuable urban lands below elevated road infrastructures rarely reach their full potential.
Every time there is a major road accident, some issues inevitably come to the fore: either the vehicles involved do not have the required documents or the drivers are without valid licences or both.
Govt attitude must change for such tragedies to end
Indiscipline continues to reign supreme on the roads, taking a heavy toll on lives and properties, as the government’s steps to address the malaise remain perfunctory, experts said.
The campaign aims to make students aware of using roads to reduce road fatalities.
Eid comes at trying times but together we can forge ahead
Our policymakers’ apathy is the real problem
Most vehicles involved in recent major and sensational road crashes did not have the required documents, including valid fitness certificates, or their drivers were without a valid licence.
Rampant irregularities and corruption must be checked