Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has long been a vibrant cultural and economic hub. As one of the world’s largest megacities, it never sleeps, embracing millions from diverse backgrounds.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today asked police and experts from the country's elite engineering university to find quick and effective solutions for easing traffic congestion in the capital Dhaka.

Unless things change on the street level, no rules or infrastructure can efficiently resolve Dhaka's traffic gridlock.

For most urban dwellers, a day often begins with the monotonous sounds of traffic congestion. What if we told you amidst this chaos, there is respite awaiting you? That is Hatirjheel and its water taxis.

Spaces under Dhaka flyovers can be utilised so much better

The more roads you build, the more cars there will be to fill them up. I am no expert, but the numbers don’t lie.

Before jumping into the realm of artificial intelligence, we should start with some old-fashioned “common sense”

The limited launch of the metro tomorrow is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem

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.

Dhaka traffic, a never-ending nuisance

Fewer than three percent of registered vehicles in Dhaka city are buses and minibuses, exposing the poor public-transport situation of the capital, where over two crore people live.

Dhaka city dwellers fear that congestion on streets is going to be even more unbearable with the schools and colleges staying open for the better part of Ramadan.

If you want to lead a quality life in a city, Dhaka is not the place you should be looking for.

After the government decided to reopen all educational institutions, Dhaka traffic has regained its former glory. The shift from online to in-person classes and work has highlighted Dhaka’s inability to handle all of the traffic, and massive infrastructure development projects are not helping either.

Regarding unplanned development in Dhaka, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that Dhaka’s condition is sad and appalling to watch.

Dhaka city residents were stuck on the road today as traffic came to standstill for the second consecutive day.  

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.

A domestic flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines is delayed to take-off for over an hour as the co-pilot of the flight arrives late at Dhaka airport, thanks to huge traffic congestion in the capital.

The horrific traffic congestion that Dhaka commuters must suffer everyday has become a chronic problem.

Government to construct the Dhaka Bypass (Joydevpur-Debgram-Bhulta-Modonpur Road) under public-private-partnership (PPP) expecting it to play an important role in addressing the acute traffic congestion in the capital.