road safety

National road safety day / Deaths in crashes rising as roads remain unsafe

As of September this year, road crashes and fatalities have seen a year-on-year increase of more than 10 percent, according to government data.

#Perspective / Is every step a risk? Addressing Dhaka’s road safety crisis

In Dhaka, the symphony of traffic never ceases — rickshaws, buses, and crowds push forward in a relentless tide of movement. Amid this everyday hustle, the city’s roads present a dangerous paradox: they are both lifelines and lethal threats.

Navigating Dhaka’s streets, now with less anxiety! Women’s Shuttle to the rescue

In a city like Dhaka, women often face added difficulties when it comes to finding safe and reliable transportation. For many, commuting daily in the city can feel like navigating a minefield! Moving around is always an ordeal for a large portion of the population.

Must commuters risk their lives every Eid?

The government must take effective actions to prevent road crashes

Don’t allow unfit vehicles on roads

Amid rising road crashes, the Police Headquarters has instructed all its field-level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearances to operate.

The constant terror of road crashes

Will we ever see an end to this menace?

Government's fatal apathy towards road safety

What’s most appalling is how common these violations of crucial road safety measures are in our country

How to lower road travel speed and save lives

Managing travel speeds on the roads of Asia and the Pacific will save lives and avoid costly, often debilitating, injuries.

Will road safety remain a mirage?

We have yet to see the full implementation of the Road Transport Act, 2018, even though five years have passed since its passage in parliament

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Deaths in crashes rising as roads remain unsafe

As of September this year, road crashes and fatalities have seen a year-on-year increase of more than 10 percent, according to government data.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Is every step a risk? Addressing Dhaka’s road safety crisis

In Dhaka, the symphony of traffic never ceases — rickshaws, buses, and crowds push forward in a relentless tide of movement. Amid this everyday hustle, the city’s roads present a dangerous paradox: they are both lifelines and lethal threats.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Navigating Dhaka’s streets, now with less anxiety! Women’s Shuttle to the rescue

In a city like Dhaka, women often face added difficulties when it comes to finding safe and reliable transportation. For many, commuting daily in the city can feel like navigating a minefield! Moving around is always an ordeal for a large portion of the population.

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

Must commuters risk their lives every Eid?

The government must take effective actions to prevent road crashes

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Don’t allow unfit vehicles on roads

Amid rising road crashes, the Police Headquarters has instructed all its field-level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearances to operate.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

The constant terror of road crashes

Will we ever see an end to this menace?

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Government's fatal apathy towards road safety

What’s most appalling is how common these violations of crucial road safety measures are in our country

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

How to lower road travel speed and save lives

Managing travel speeds on the roads of Asia and the Pacific will save lives and avoid costly, often debilitating, injuries.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Will road safety remain a mirage?

We have yet to see the full implementation of the Road Transport Act, 2018, even though five years have passed since its passage in parliament

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Road safety barely an afterthought

The transport sector in Bangladesh is plagued by irregularities, lawlessness, unreasonable fares, and passenger distress