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The local bus is like a stand-up comedy special full of outdated gender norms and unintentional satire on seat selection.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

An online survey of over 5,000 women spread across 24 districts of the country has revealed that nearly 87 percent of them have faced some form of harassment at least once in their lives.

Govt must take stern action to stop sexual harassment on public transport

The Baagh Eco Taxi is the first eco-friendly electric three-wheeler autorickshaw to get approval from BRTA to run in Dhaka. It will go into production as early as July 2022, with a manufacturing capacity of 5000 units per month. It runs on electrical charge as opposed to oil or gas, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Solar panels installed on its roof will lend it additional mileage when battery charge runs low.

Public transport in Dhaka is regarded as of low status and poor service. Poor bus conditions due to lack of maintenance, lack of proper bus stoppages

Although women are regularly harassed in public transport in Dhaka city, they are often unable to protest for fear of further harassment.

In Dhaka, a woman travelling—whether walking on the street or using public transportation—faces a near-constant threat of sexual harassment.