3rd day of transport strike: Private vehicles, rickshaws rule Dhaka streets

The nationwide transport strike rolled into the 3rd day on Sunday, intensifying the sufferings of commuters and inter-district passengers. Transporters went on an indefinite strike from Friday morning in protest against the recent fuel price hike in Bangladesh. The common people who depend on public transport for commuting and long-haul journeys are

Private vehicles rise on Dhaka roads

The movement of private vehicles has increased significantly in the last few days despite the government-imposed lockdown which was extended for another week to counter the surge in  Covid-19 cases. People who obtained movement passes are allowed to commute in their personal vehicles while those dedicated in emergency services are exempted