urban
Glue-sniffing: childhood lost on the streets
Children huddled in a corner huffing plastic bags is a common sight in Dhaka. Though rehabilitation efforts are needed urgently, the authorities that should be concerned only seem to be shifting...
Dhaka: An unwalkable city
A walkable city prioritises pedestrians over motorised vehicles in urban planning.
Glue-sniffing: childhood lost on the streets
Children huddled in a corner huffing plastic bags is a common sight in Dhaka. Though rehabilitation efforts are needed urgently, the authorities that should be concerned only seem to be shifting...
Absence implies their lack of political will
Although the country witnessed a significant urban growth in the last few decades, there was an absence of proper transport planning and institutions in the urban transport sector, causing...
Urban monkeys of Dhaka (video)
Taken away their natural habitat, around a thousand monkeys are still thriving in some places of Dhaka city.
Web Review: Get traffic alerts on Facebook
The traffic condition in Dhaka is getting worse with time. But now, you can get updates on the traffic status of your route and decide beforehand whether to take an alternative route to reach your...
Recover walkways, experts urge future mayors
Noted urban experts and town planners say mayors to be elected in the upcoming Dhaka City Corporations should concentrate on recovering pedestrian passages as part of their priority goals