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How far will battery-powered rickshaws go? Uncertainty looms over future of Bangladesh's electric three-wheelers

Dhaka, June 28 -- Adding batteries to rickshaws reduces the physical strain on drivers and increases their speed, but it has also raised various concerns. This has led to a divided public opinion on w... Read More


Why Bangladesh is delaying demerit points system for errant drivers despite transport chaos

Dhaka, June 27 -- The Road Transport Act stipulates demerit points for drivers who violate traffic rules, but the authorities have yet to implement the system four years after the law became effective... Read More


Long queues at refuelling stations as storm damages Bangladesh FSRU, hits supply

Dhaka, June 11 -- The CNG refuelling stations across Bangladesh have been hit by a severe crisis after Cyclone Remal damaged a Floating Storage Regasification Unit used for supplying imported liquifie... Read More


Smelly water of Dhaka WASA continues to haunt Jurain residents

Bangladesh, May 12 -- Residents of Dhaka's Jurain continue to wrestle with persistent water woes which have shown no signs of improvement over the years. There has been a small increase in supply, bu... Read More