Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Every day, Dhaka residents start their journey with the expectation of an easy and hassle free trip but most often it turns into a lengthy and frustrating experience. Traffic jams have now become a full-blown crisis in Dhaka City, caused not just by urban growth but also by lawlessness.

One of the most overlooked reasons behind the increasing traffic jams in Dhaka City is the uncontrolled rise of unauthorized vehicles, especially battery-run rickshaws, locally known as "auto rickshaws."

Auto rickshaws have been dominating Dhaka's major and minor streets since the last few years without registration, route permits, or licensed drivers.

This uncontrolled increase of auto- rickshaws have added a chaotic dimension to Dhaka...