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...
