Pushing, shoving, not getting a seat, and the jabs of elbows from male co-passengers—these are everyday miseries for women using public transport on Dhaka's streets. The hope of avoiding this ordeal and reaching their destinations a little more safely also seems like a pipe dream for the women of Dhaka. To bring a sliver of comfort to that dream, the 'Pink Bus' service, specially designated for women, began its journey. Yet, after standing for two consecutive days at bus stops in the sweltering...
