Dhaka commuters

#Perspective / How Dhaka’s metro rail simplifies Ramadan commutes

The metro rail has emerged as more than just a mode of transportation — it is a respite. During Ramadan, when the city seems to pulse with a heightened sense of urgency, the metro offers a calm, efficient path through it all. Its ability to bypass the notorious traffic jams means that people can ensure timely arrivals at work and, more importantly, at the family’s dinner table for iftar.

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.

Bus menace / No maintenance as bus business not profitable in Dhaka: Owners

There is no end to the hassle faced by commuters while travelling by buses in Dhaka city. Talking to Star Live, passengers and bus owners reveal the problems faced by them and why bus services in the capital are not improving despite a crying need for enhancement in this sector.

March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024

How Dhaka’s metro rail simplifies Ramadan commutes

The metro rail has emerged as more than just a mode of transportation — it is a respite. During Ramadan, when the city seems to pulse with a heightened sense of urgency, the metro offers a calm, efficient path through it all. Its ability to bypass the notorious traffic jams means that people can ensure timely arrivals at work and, more importantly, at the family’s dinner table for iftar.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

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.

November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017

No maintenance as bus business not profitable in Dhaka: Owners

There is no end to the hassle faced by commuters while travelling by buses in Dhaka city. Talking to Star Live, passengers and bus owners reveal the problems faced by them and why bus services in the capital are not improving despite a crying need for enhancement in this sector.