Dhaka public transport
Is the metro rail really opening tomorrow?
The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem
A heritage past its welcome?
Dhaka, like any 400-year-old city would, has gone through a metamorphosis over the course of its illustrious and fascinating history, as have the lives of its inhabitants.
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.
‘87% public transports violate traffic rules in Dhaka’
Eighty-seven percent public transports including buses and minibuses ply on the roads in Dhaka violating traffic rules, according to survey of a passenger platform.
Ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?
There are almost 4,500 public buses plying in Dhaka city, taking its millions of commuters across one end of the capital to the other every day and night. But come to think of it, have you ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?
Bus fare still high on Jatrabari-Mirpur routes
Despite transport owners’ vow to stop illegal “seating service” from today, Dhaka commuters have been charged with extra fares for their bus trip to several destinations from Dhaka’s Jatrabari to Mirpur routes.
No ‘Gate Lock’ or ‘Sitting Service’ from tomorrow: BRTA
No passenger bus will be allowed to ply the city streets in the name of 'Sitting Service' or 'Gate Lock' from tomorrow, BRTA chairman says.
No gate-lock, sitting service in Dhaka public transport from April 15
Transport owners announce that no public transport will operate in Dhaka city in the name of sitting service, gate-lock or special service from April 15.
Is the metro rail really opening tomorrow?
The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem
A heritage past its welcome?
Dhaka, like any 400-year-old city would, has gone through a metamorphosis over the course of its illustrious and fascinating history, as have the lives of its inhabitants.
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.
‘87% public transports violate traffic rules in Dhaka’
Eighty-seven percent public transports including buses and minibuses ply on the roads in Dhaka violating traffic rules, according to survey of a passenger platform.
Ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?
There are almost 4,500 public buses plying in Dhaka city, taking its millions of commuters across one end of the capital to the other every day and night. But come to think of it, have you ever seen an unscathed public bus in Dhaka?
Bus fare still high on Jatrabari-Mirpur routes
Despite transport owners’ vow to stop illegal “seating service” from today, Dhaka commuters have been charged with extra fares for their bus trip to several destinations from Dhaka’s Jatrabari to Mirpur routes.
No ‘Gate Lock’ or ‘Sitting Service’ from tomorrow: BRTA
No passenger bus will be allowed to ply the city streets in the name of 'Sitting Service' or 'Gate Lock' from tomorrow, BRTA chairman says.
No gate-lock, sitting service in Dhaka public transport from April 15
Transport owners announce that no public transport will operate in Dhaka city in the name of sitting service, gate-lock or special service from April 15.
