traffic congestion in Dhaka
#Perspective / Hatirjheel water taxi: Escaping Dhaka’s traffic woes
For most urban dwellers, a day often begins with the monotonous sounds of traffic congestion. What if we told you amidst this chaos, there is respite awaiting you? That is Hatirjheel and its water taxis.
An urban asset going to waste
Spaces under Dhaka flyovers can be utilised so much better
More roads are not the answer to Bangladesh’s traffic problem
The more roads you build, the more cars there will be to fill them up. I am no expert, but the numbers don’t lie.
Can AI solve the insanity of Dhaka’s traffic?
Before jumping into the realm of artificial intelligence, we should start with some old-fashioned “common sense”
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
Shopping in traffic: Top 5 things to buy at a traffic signal in Dhaka
Being stuck at a traffic signal is not ideal, but it is a great opportunity to check out the various items being sold by street vendors. From refreshing beverages to the latest novels, there is a multitude of items one can buy while sitting in the annoying Dhaka traffic. Here are the top 5 things to buy while stuck in a traffic signal.
A guide to surviving Dhaka traffic in the heat
Dhaka traffic, a never-ending nuisance
Major reason for traffic jams? 70% registered vehicles in Dhaka motorbikes, pvt cars
Fewer than three percent of registered vehicles in Dhaka city are buses and minibuses, exposing the poor public-transport situation of the capital, where over two crore people live.
City braces for crippling traffic jams
Dhaka city dwellers fear that congestion on streets is going to be even more unbearable with the schools and colleges staying open for the better part of Ramadan.
Traffic projection for Dhaka during Ramadan
After the government decided to reopen all educational institutions, Dhaka traffic has regained its former glory. The shift from online to in-person classes and work has highlighted Dhaka’s inability to handle all of the traffic, and massive infrastructure development projects are not helping either.
‘Dhaka’s vehicles look so poor!’: Quader
Regarding unplanned development in Dhaka, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that Dhaka’s condition is sad and appalling to watch.
As everything opens up, Dhaka traffic back in full force
Dhaka city residents were stuck on the road today as traffic came to standstill for the second consecutive day.
Traffic jam in Dhaka eats up 3.2m working hrs everyday: WB
Many residents in Dhaka often lack access to basic services and in the last 10 years, average traffic speed has dropped from 21 km to 7 km (hour), only slightly above the average walking speed, says a new World Bank (WB) analysis.
Biman’s domestic flight delays as co-pilot arrives late due to traffic gridlock
A domestic flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines is delayed to take-off for over an hour as the co-pilot of the flight arrives late at Dhaka airport, thanks to huge traffic congestion in the capital.
More auto-rickshaws!
The horrific traffic congestion that Dhaka commuters must suffer everyday has become a chronic problem.
Dhaka Bypass to be built under PPP
Government to construct the Dhaka Bypass (Joydevpur-Debgram-Bhulta-Modonpur Road) under public-private-partnership (PPP) expecting it to play an important role in addressing the acute traffic congestion in the capital.
Metro rail: Extra measures to be taken to check noise, shock
Extra measures are to be taken in the Dhaka metro rail project to check noise, shock and vibration in key places like Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka University and National Museum.
