Public transport

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The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.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.

Is the transportation system failing the youth?

The deteriorating transportation situation in Dhaka has made commuting a daunting experience.

Why we need more female public bus services

The problems faced in public transport are further intensified when the passenger is a woman.

CCTV on buses but a drop in the ocean

Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

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.

August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022

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.

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

Will buses ever be women-friendly?

Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

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.

April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019

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

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

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.

February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019

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.

August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018

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.

May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018

96% vehicles running under ‘seating service’ taking extra fares

Around 96 percent buses and minibuses are running their vehicles under “seating service” and taking extra fares, survey of a passengers’ platform reveals.

December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017

Public Transport: Sudden strike cripples the port city

Scores of commuters, including children, had to wait for hours on the streets due to a sudden transport strike in the port city yesterday.

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