traffic jam
Adviser stuck in traffic while inspecting dilapidated Dhaka–Sylhet highway
Fouzul Kabir caught in 15km congestion on Ashuganj–Sarail stretch now continuing journey on bike
8 October 2025, 06:55 AM
Shahbagh blockade leads to heavy gridlock
In the Facebook group Traffic Alert, frustrated commuters asked for updates and alternative routes
27 August 2025, 10:35 AM
IGP seeks explanation over roadblocks during GMP chief's movement
Commissioner’s Gulshan commute halts traffic at Tongi College Gate and Bhogra flyovers daily
25 August 2025, 08:09 AM
Dhaka choked by gridlock as thousands head to Jamaat’s rally
Around 10,000 Jamaat volunteers were deployed to manage the crowd and coordinate traffic flow, particularly around Shahbagh
19 July 2025, 07:11 AM
Jamuna Bridge tailback returns as Eid holidaymakers heading back
The traffic jam, which began around midnight, continued to spread and covered at least 20 kilometres on both sides of the bridge by this morning
14 June 2025, 07:54 AM
Dhaka gridlocked as BNP, Jamaat political rallies bring city to a halt
Traffic congestion had spread to various parts of the city, Mirpur and Uttara experienced comparatively less disruption
28 May 2025, 09:40 AM
City chokes as protests wreak havoc
Ninety-six-year-old Nurjahan Begum left her home in Old Dhaka’s Mogholtuli for her daughter’s house in Banasree around 2:00pm yesterday.
22 May 2025, 18:09 PM
30km tailback on Dhaka–Ctg highway after covered van overturns in Cumilla
Traffic was halted on both lanes of the highway
1 May 2025, 08:05 AM
Dhaka to get semi-auto signals to tackle jam
Over the years, the authorities spent over Tk 119 crore on modernising the equipment, but Dhaka traffic is mostly managed manually.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Dhaka: a city of protests, paralysis and patience
For the roughly 20 million residents, it seems there are almost as many protest rallies as there are people
21 January 2025, 03:08 AM
Dhaka brought to standstill with severe traffic
Due to long tailbacks and gridlock on major intersections, many students and office-goers are facing significant inconvenience
5 November 2024, 06:08 AM
Thousands throng Suhrawardy Udyan for Olama Mashayekh rally
The event drew a significant number of madrasa students from various districts
5 November 2024, 04:30 AM
Workers block highway for 2nd day, 15-km tailback in Ashulia
The workers of Birds Group in Ashulia industrial area blocked the highway since 9:00am yesterday, demanding arrears and reopening of the factory
1 October 2024, 08:08 AM
Intense traffic grips Dhaka as polytechnic students block Satrasta Mor
Hundreds of students gathered in the intersection around 11:30am, said a traffic sergeant of the area.
9 September 2024, 09:33 AM
15km tailback on Dhaka-Ctg highway
Hundreds of passengers have been suffering delays due to a 15-kilometre-long tailback on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway that started this morning
28 August 2024, 05:14 AM
Flood water disrupts traffic on Dhaka-Ctg highway
The flood situation of Cumilla has deteriorated further due to heavy rains and onrush of water from India
22 August 2024, 05:15 AM
Protests sprout across Dhaka, cause intense traffic congestion
Commuters have been suffering on the roads since morning today due to heavy traffic congestion, mainly caused by protest programmmes held by different groups on Dhaka streets
21 August 2024, 09:12 AM
Dhaka commuters suffer in heavy traffic
DMP asks people to keep time in hand to avoid delays
7 July 2024, 07:00 AM
7km tailback on Tangail side of Bangabandhu Bridge
Tk 3.80cr toll collected from the bridge in 24 hours
15 June 2024, 04:32 AM
Eid rush: People suffer as highways clog up
As thousands of Eid holidaymakers left Dhaka yesterday, many suffered on roads due traffic congestions on three major highways and at an exit point of the capital in the morning.
14 June 2024, 18:00 PM