Improving Dhaka’s walkability will be a long journey

Being stuck at a traffic signal is not ideal, but it is a great opportunity to check out the various items being sold by street vendors. From refreshing beverages to the latest novels, there is a multitude of items one can buy while sitting in the annoying Dhaka traffic. Here are the top 5 things to buy while stuck in a traffic signal.

The footpaths of Gulistan wear a vibrant look as hawkers line it with shops displaying attractive, colourful products. Pedestrians often stop to inspect the wares, leaving other passers-by to struggle to find space.

The beginning of Ramadan is when city dwellers enjoy less chaotic traffic on streets but yesterday, the first day of the holy month, people endured standstill traffic for hours in downtown Dhaka as agitating hawkers blocked several roads in Gulistan.

Hundreds of hawkers stage a demonstration in Dhaka to press home their demands including rehabilitation before their eviction from footpaths.