A single ride involves fighting to board, fighting for a seat, fighting off unwanted hands, and fighting to be heard.

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

Govt must learn from past failures, make waterways a reliable transport option

Over the years, Dhaka has gained notoriety for the severe gridlock affecting the lives of commuters.

In his budget speech for the fiscal year 2025-26, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced a plan to introduce 400 electric buses into Dhaka’s public transport network to make the system “sustainable, safer, and environmentally friendly.”

The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) plans to launch Rapid Pass, the smart ticketing system, on all Hatirjheel circular buses by July 20, 2025, following trial operations which began from July 14.

Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.

The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.

Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital

Experiences on public transport highlight the casual dismissal of women’s rights to equal access and treatment in public spaces.

Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.

Get rid of rundown vehicles, introduce new ones

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

The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.

What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.

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

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

Scale up such initiatives for a safe city for women

The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem

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.