Public transport
Interview / ‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
National Road Safety Day / System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
Dhaka’s transport turmoil
Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
Gendered struggles in urban transit
Experiences on public transport highlight the casual dismissal of women’s rights to equal access and treatment in public spaces.
Opinion / After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
Surely we deserve safe public transport
Get rid of rundown vehicles, introduce new ones
Blockade / Buses plying Dhaka roads, but passengers in short supply
Public transport companies have been facing a commuter crisis on Dhaka streets on the first day of the 48-hour blockade enforced by BNP-Jamaat and its allied parties this morning
A bus ride or a comedy show?
The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.
World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice
What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.
‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
Dhaka’s transport turmoil
Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
Gendered struggles in urban transit
Experiences on public transport highlight the casual dismissal of women’s rights to equal access and treatment in public spaces.
After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
Surely we deserve safe public transport
Get rid of rundown vehicles, introduce new ones
Buses plying Dhaka roads, but passengers in short supply
Public transport companies have been facing a commuter crisis on Dhaka streets on the first day of the 48-hour blockade enforced by BNP-Jamaat and its allied parties this morning
A bus ride or a comedy show?
The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.
World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice
What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.
Is the transportation system failing the youth?
The deteriorating transportation situation in Dhaka has made commuting a daunting experience.