June 26, 2025

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Negligence fuels traffic woes

Traffic congestion woes show no signs of easing, with public disregard cited as a major factor. Stopping vehicles outside designated areas, lane violations, and risky road crossings continue to worsen the situation.

People are risking their safety crossing Dhaka’s busy Kakoli intersection, ignoring a footbridge only a few yards away. These dangerous crossings on crowded roads increase drivers' frustrations. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

People are risking their safety crossing Dhaka’s busy Kakoli intersection, ignoring a footbridge only a few yards away. These dangerous crossings on crowded roads increase drivers' frustrations. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

There is little adherence to lane discipline on Dhaka's roads, with vehicles of all sizes—large, small, and medium—moving haphazardly in the same lanes. This slows down traffic flow on busy roads. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

There is little adherence to lane discipline on Dhaka's roads, with vehicles of all sizes—large, small, and medium—moving haphazardly in the same lanes. This slows down traffic flow on busy roads. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

There is little adherence to lane discipline on Dhaka's roads, with vehicles of all sizes—large, small, and medium—moving haphazardly in the same lanes. This slows down traffic flow on busy roads. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

There is little adherence to lane discipline on Dhaka's roads, with vehicles of all sizes—large, small, and medium—moving haphazardly in the same lanes. This slows down traffic flow on busy roads. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

A significant portion of many major roads in Dhaka is occupied by buses. Buses stop haphazardly on the left side to pick up and drop passengers, worsening the traffic woes for other vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

A significant portion of many major roads in Dhaka is occupied by buses. Buses stop haphazardly on the left side to pick up and drop passengers, worsening the traffic woes for other vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

A significant portion of many major roads in Dhaka is occupied by buses. Buses stop haphazardly on the left side to pick up and drop passengers, worsening the traffic woes for other vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

A significant portion of many major roads in Dhaka is occupied by buses. Buses stop haphazardly on the left side to pick up and drop passengers, worsening the traffic woes for other vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Even though there are designated spots for passengers to board and alight from buses, the buses are not stopping there. These spaces are being occupied by ride-sharing bikes and auto-rickshaws. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Even though there are designated spots for passengers to board and alight from buses, the buses are not stopping there. These spaces are being occupied by ride-sharing bikes and auto-rickshaws. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Stopping buses in the middle of the road for passenger pick-up and drop-off poses a safety risk and contributes to increased traffic congestion. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

Stopping buses in the middle of the road for passenger pick-up and drop-off poses a safety risk and contributes to increased traffic congestion. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The mismanagement in road construction is increasing the hassle. The narrow road leading out of Banani is causing difficulties for vehicles, leading to traffic jams at the Kakoli intersection. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The mismanagement in road construction is increasing the hassle. The narrow road leading out of Banani is causing difficulties for vehicles, leading to traffic jams at the Kakoli intersection. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

People are risking their safety crossing Dhaka’s busy Kakoli intersection, ignoring a footbridge only a few yards away. These dangerous crossings on crowded roads increase drivers' frustrations. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

People are risking their safety crossing Dhaka’s busy Kakoli intersection, ignoring a footbridge only a few yards away. These dangerous crossings on crowded roads increase drivers' frustrations. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 06 Nov 2024, 09:53 PM

Updated : 06 Nov 2024, 09:53 PM

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