Public transport
CCTV on buses but a drop in the ocean
Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women
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
Commuters suffer as fewer buses ply city roads
The number of buses operating in Dhaka is relatively low today, compared to other days, amid fears of violence, causing sufferings to the city residents since morning.
87% Bangladeshi women harassed at least once; public transport riskiest: Survey
An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.
Will buses ever be women-friendly?
Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport
Baagh's environmentally friendly Eco Taxi coming soon
The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.
Check anarchy in bus transport sector
Public transport in Dhaka is regarded as of low status and poor service. Poor bus conditions due to lack of maintenance, lack of proper bus stoppages
Women's safety in public transport
Although women are regularly harassed in public transport in Dhaka city, they are often unable to protest for fear of further harassment.
Women's safety in public transport: A case for the would-be city father
In Dhaka, a woman travelling—whether walking on the street or using public transportation—faces a near-constant threat of sexual harassment.
CCTV on buses but a drop in the ocean
Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women
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
Commuters suffer as fewer buses ply city roads
The number of buses operating in Dhaka is relatively low today, compared to other days, amid fears of violence, causing sufferings to the city residents since morning.
87% Bangladeshi women harassed at least once; public transport riskiest: Survey
An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.
Will buses ever be women-friendly?
Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport
Baagh's environmentally friendly Eco Taxi coming soon
The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.
Check anarchy in bus transport sector
Public transport in Dhaka is regarded as of low status and poor service. Poor bus conditions due to lack of maintenance, lack of proper bus stoppages
Women's safety in public transport
Although women are regularly harassed in public transport in Dhaka city, they are often unable to protest for fear of further harassment.
Women's safety in public transport: A case for the would-be city father
In Dhaka, a woman travelling—whether walking on the street or using public transportation—faces a near-constant threat of sexual harassment.
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.