Many residents in Dhaka often lack access to basic services and in the last 10 years, average traffic speed has dropped from 21 km to 7 km (hour), only slightly above the average walking speed, says a new World Bank (WB) analysis.

Dhaka city dwellers have experienced heavy traffic around midday and long tailback of vehicles.

Opposition Jatiya Party MP Kazi Feroz Rashid criticises the government for its failure to control traffic tailback and water congestion in Dhaka.

The government will set the limit of private cars for a family aimed at mitigating the city’s horrific traffic congestion, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader tells the parliament.

Does a policeman enjoy enough power to control traffic system in Dhaka?