Bangladesh public transport

A prime example of poor planning

There is much to learn from the BRT debacle

Traffic problem, no problem!

Exploring Dhaka’s unique traffic culture and challenges through personal experience.

More buses cannot guarantee safer, better service

Holistic approach needed to improve public transport system

A game-changer for Dhaka commute

Uttara-Motijheel metro rail to reduce travel time, traffic and pollution

Nothing is being done about women's safety on public transport

The issue deserves the highest priority from policymakers

Harsh steps if health guidelines not followed in public transport: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government will take harsh steps if health guidelines are not followed and social distancing is not maintained in public transport during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Suspension of public transport extended till May 30

The government extends the ongoing suspension of all public transport till May 30 to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Dhaka’s transport system suffers for lack of vision, not for money: Experts

Though the country has made good economic progress over the years, urban experts think the capital city still lacks quality bus fleets to match the people's improved lifestyle.

Cleaning up Transport Mess: Some efforts, little change

In the wake of the student agitation for safe roads, some efforts have been made to correct the ills in the otherwise disorderly public transport system though the situation remains mostly as usual in the capital.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

A prime example of poor planning

There is much to learn from the BRT debacle

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Traffic problem, no problem!

Exploring Dhaka’s unique traffic culture and challenges through personal experience.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

More buses cannot guarantee safer, better service

Holistic approach needed to improve public transport system

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

A game-changer for Dhaka commute

Uttara-Motijheel metro rail to reduce travel time, traffic and pollution

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Nothing is being done about women's safety on public transport

The issue deserves the highest priority from policymakers

June 1, 2020
June 1, 2020

Harsh steps if health guidelines not followed in public transport: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government will take harsh steps if health guidelines are not followed and social distancing is not maintained in public transport during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020

Suspension of public transport extended till May 30

The government extends the ongoing suspension of all public transport till May 30 to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018

Dhaka’s transport system suffers for lack of vision, not for money: Experts

Though the country has made good economic progress over the years, urban experts think the capital city still lacks quality bus fleets to match the people's improved lifestyle.

August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018

Cleaning up Transport Mess: Some efforts, little change

In the wake of the student agitation for safe roads, some efforts have been made to correct the ills in the otherwise disorderly public transport system though the situation remains mostly as usual in the capital.

August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018

Public transport in Dhaka thin; workers say they feel unsafe

Most public transports were off Dhaka streets today as transport workers said they feel unsafe on the roads.