Road-Transport

The Road Transport and Highways Division under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges has issued a notification increasing bus fares. The minimum fares in Dhaka and Chattogram have remained unchanged at Tk 10 and Tk 8 respectively. The notification was issued on Wednesday. According to the notification, the fare for buses operating in Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas has been set at Tk 2.70 per passenger per kilometer instead of Tk 2.50 as fixed in the notification issued on A...

A grim reality unfolds beneath the capital’s gleaming new Metro Rail and Elevated Expressway. Dilapidated buses with broken windows and rusted frames crawl along the roads, spewing dark smoke that clouds the surroundings. Amid the congestion, passengers struggle to reach their destinations. This is the daily reality for millions of Dhaka residents, who face both travel hardship and safety risks. Public transportation was supposed to serve as the backbone of urban mobility. Instead, privat...