Battery-operated rickshaws, by law, are not allowed on major roads of DNCC.
The usual trend of holiday road crashes continues across Bangladesh.
Eid travel is chaotic, but planning ahead ensures a smooth journey. Book tickets early, pack smart, stay hydrated, and be cautious of pickpockets. Carry essentials, dress for the weather, and keep entertainment handy for a stress-free trip.
Four-year-old Ibrahim Islam was walking to his school in Kushtia town with his grandmother around 8:00am on Sunday. Perhaps his mind was buzzing with excitement, thinking about the games he would play with his friends.
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
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
We have murdered our humanity and left it to rot at the sanctuary of democracy.
The streets of rural Bangladesh should value the safety and wellbeing of its users.
Even though the number of motorbikes and deaths in bike-related accidents is rising sharply, only 34 percent of bikers wear helmets while driving, according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank and Buet’s Accident Research Institute.
From what we see, read and experience, there is no accountability or oversight in the roads and highways sector.
Five members of a family, including two children, were crushed to death by a girder of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), because the crane carrying the heavy load, toppled midway due to an ‘unexplained’ reason, which is still under the investigations.
On this week, 4 years ago, school and college students protested to ensure road safety for all.
