Dr. Najibur Rahman, 64, died four days ago after falling ill and collapsing in a coach of the Dhaka Metro Rail. His son alleged that his father had asked fellow passengers for a seat shortly before his death, but no one came forward to offer him one. The allegation has once again brought the issue of passengers’ sense of mutual responsibility on public transport into focus. Some say that a lack of empathy and common sense is evident in many situations, not just on public transport.Dr. Najibur wa...
