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The number of Pink Buses being introduced is nowhere near enough to serve the growing number of women who have to leave home every day and depend on public transport. Visual: Anwar Sohel

What happens to the buses that are not pink?

Women-only buses may offer safer journeys, but they must not become an excuse to make the rest of Bangladesh’s transport system less welcoming to women
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Can pink buses make travels safer for women?

Dhaka and Delhi must move beyond superficial pink buses to ensure genuinely safe public transport for women.
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According to the BRTC, the buses will start regular passenger services on designated routes in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Bogura and Chattogram from tomorrow. Photo: Anisur Rahman

‘Pink Bus’ can carry more than just passengers

The new BRTC service offers an opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness throughout the year
18 August 2026
According to the BRTC, the buses will start regular passenger services on designated routes in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Bogura and Chattogram from tomorrow. Photo: Anisur Rahman

Women only ‘Pink Bus’ service launched

Women drivers, conductors to operate buses from tomorrow
18 August 2026
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BRTC to roll out pink buses, operated by women for women

To be launched Tuesday in Tejgaon
16 August 2026