Bangladesh, Dec. 14 -- Though rickshaws are largely blamed for slowing down Dhaka's traffic, the authorities concerned are unable to remove the three-wheelers from the capital for lack of a comprehensive plan, said experts.

They also said the huge illegal business that has grown over the years over rickshaws is one of the major barriers to removing the slow-moving three-wheelers from the capital.

According to them, a strong political will of the government alongside ensuring adequate modern buses under franchise companies and effective traffic management and strict enforcement of law are necessary to make the main streets of the capital free from rickshaws.

Talking to UNB, transport expert and Buet professor Shamsul Hoque, urban expert...