The chaos that marks the road regime appears to have only worsened, with the public transport system, especially in Dhaka, further descending into disarray. The interim government, despite its efforts to address several pressing issues, seems to have paid inadequate attention to the growing anarchy on the road. Dhaka roads have, meanwhile, become increasingly...
The public transport system, particularly in Dhaka city, has descended into greater turmoil, as the interim government could establish little order in the virtually lawless sector it inherited from the autocratic Awami League regime.聽
Rights body Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh has demanded reduction in public transport fares as fuel oil prices have dropped...
A DECLINING use of buses in the capital, largely because of no improvement in services, on part of users, and the absence of fresh investment, on part of operators, is worrying. Without an efficient and functional public transport system, the capital city stands the chance of getting out of the reach of the poor, low- and fixed-income people, forcing them to use expensive...
A campaign was launched on Thursday to ensure a harassment-free environment for women in public transport in the capital...
A five-day training workshop for bus drivers and helpers has begun in Dhaka to prevent sexual harassment in public transport...
THE government plan on a bus route franchise to streamline public transports in Dhaka could clash with a similar programme that the transport owners鈥� association has taken up. This is worrying. The road transport adviser in December 2024 announced that the government would introduce company-based bus operation on nine routes in Dhaka on February...
FOR most women, going out of the house requires a lot of planning. From crowded streets and public transport to workplaces, the challenges that women face in staying safe are constant and exhausting. Citizens now call for women鈥檚 safety on the road and in public spaces. Everyone wants change. Women want to walk without the fear of being harassed or attacked...
The government is set to finalise a law, introducing an integrated ticketing system for all public transports, including road, waterways, railways, and airways...