Dhaka hawkers

Will our footpaths finally be free?

Improving Dhaka’s walkability will be a long journey

Shopping in traffic: Top 5 things to buy at a traffic signal in Dhaka

Being stuck at a traffic signal is not ideal, but it is a great opportunity to check out the various items being sold by street vendors. From refreshing beverages to the latest novels, there is a multitude of items one can buy while sitting in the annoying Dhaka traffic. Here are the top 5 things to buy while stuck in a traffic signal.

Hawker eviction drive never works

The footpaths of Gulistan wear a vibrant look as hawkers line it with shops displaying attractive, colourful products. Pedestrians often stop to inspect the wares, leaving other passers-by to struggle to find space.

Traffic chaos as hawkers, workers block roads

The beginning of Ramadan is when city dwellers enjoy less chaotic traffic on streets but yesterday, the first day of the holy month, people endured standstill traffic for hours in downtown Dhaka as agitating hawkers blocked several roads in Gulistan.

Hawkers want rehabilitation before eviction

Hundreds of hawkers stage a demonstration in Dhaka to press home their demands including rehabilitation before their eviction from footpaths.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Will our footpaths finally be free?

Improving Dhaka’s walkability will be a long journey

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

Shopping in traffic: Top 5 things to buy at a traffic signal in Dhaka

Being stuck at a traffic signal is not ideal, but it is a great opportunity to check out the various items being sold by street vendors. From refreshing beverages to the latest novels, there is a multitude of items one can buy while sitting in the annoying Dhaka traffic. Here are the top 5 things to buy while stuck in a traffic signal.

December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019

Hawker eviction drive never works

The footpaths of Gulistan wear a vibrant look as hawkers line it with shops displaying attractive, colourful products. Pedestrians often stop to inspect the wares, leaving other passers-by to struggle to find space.

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019

Traffic chaos as hawkers, workers block roads

The beginning of Ramadan is when city dwellers enjoy less chaotic traffic on streets but yesterday, the first day of the holy month, people endured standstill traffic for hours in downtown Dhaka as agitating hawkers blocked several roads in Gulistan.

February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019

Hawkers want rehabilitation before eviction

Hundreds of hawkers stage a demonstration in Dhaka to press home their demands including rehabilitation before their eviction from footpaths.