Noise pollution: The lethal soundtrack to life in Dhaka

There are numerous factors that have turned Dhaka into one of the most unliveable cities in the world, but one that manages to fly under the radar despite growing to alarming levels in recent years is noise pollution. Most residents are vocal about traffic, the lack of green spaces, the

Metro Rail: A game changer in public transportation

The inhabitants of Dhaka city have long dreamed of having a metro train system, and finally, after much waiting, their wish will come true. With a population of 21 million, the Dhaka Metropolitan Area (DMA) is one of the world's largest cities. With a population density of 47,400 persons per

Full buses, half buses and corona management

Corona has ushered in an era of new realities.  Not only do we not know what is going on , we don’t know what is going on to manage it.  This has become most obvious in case of the lockdown management policy of the GOB. Many have expressed bewilderment at

Transport services resume in cities

Public transport services have resumed in cities across Bangladesh, including in the capital Dhaka, on Thursday, albeit with a constrained number of passengers. However, inter-district bus services remained suspended during the extended lockdown period, according to restrictions imposed by the government to curb the chain of Covid-19 infections in Bangladesh. Several buses

Govt considering to resume transport services

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that the government is working on a plan to allow public transport to resume operations once the ongoing lockdown is over. He made his remarks at a views-exchange meeting with the officials of Barishal Road Zone, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC),

Govt allows public transport to operate during lockdown

The government has decided to allow public transport services to resume operations in city corporation areas from Wednesday as the country passes a weeklong lockdown enforced to curb Coronavirus transmission. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said they would be allowed to operate between 6am and 6pm. Public transport services