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#Perspective / Is every step a risk? Addressing Dhaka’s road safety crisis

In Dhaka, the symphony of traffic never ceases — rickshaws, buses, and crowds push forward in a relentless tide of movement. Amid this everyday hustle, the city’s roads present a dangerous paradox: they are both lifelines and lethal threats.

Navigating Dhaka’s streets, now with less anxiety! Women’s Shuttle to the rescue

In a city like Dhaka, women often face added difficulties when it comes to finding safe and reliable transportation. For many, commuting daily in the city can feel like navigating a minefield! Moving around is always an ordeal for a large portion of the population.

Road Safety: Maladies every step of the way

The entire road transport sector has long been plagued by multifaceted problems, which are worsening every day amid sheer apathy from the authorities responsible for ensuring road safety.

Road crash deaths know no end

The horrific accident that happened on the Dhaka-Bhanga expressway on Sunday once again brought to fore the issues in our transport sector. Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, secretary general of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, talks to The Daily Star Opinion about the reasons behind such tragedies on our highways and how to prevent them.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Is every step a risk? Addressing Dhaka’s road safety crisis

In Dhaka, the symphony of traffic never ceases — rickshaws, buses, and crowds push forward in a relentless tide of movement. Amid this everyday hustle, the city’s roads present a dangerous paradox: they are both lifelines and lethal threats.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Navigating Dhaka’s streets, now with less anxiety! Women’s Shuttle to the rescue

In a city like Dhaka, women often face added difficulties when it comes to finding safe and reliable transportation. For many, commuting daily in the city can feel like navigating a minefield! Moving around is always an ordeal for a large portion of the population.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Road Safety: Maladies every step of the way

The entire road transport sector has long been plagued by multifaceted problems, which are worsening every day amid sheer apathy from the authorities responsible for ensuring road safety.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Road crash deaths know no end

The horrific accident that happened on the Dhaka-Bhanga expressway on Sunday once again brought to fore the issues in our transport sector. Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, secretary general of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, talks to The Daily Star Opinion about the reasons behind such tragedies on our highways and how to prevent them.