Motorcycles dominate Dhaka city roads

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16 November, 2025, 03:25 pm

Last modified: 16 November, 2025, 05:51 pm

Motorcycles dominate Dhaka city roads

Registered motor vehicles in Dhaka As of Oct 2025

TBS Report

16 November, 2025, 03:25 pm

Last modified: 16 November, 2025, 05:51 pm

A composite image showing motorcycle dominance in Dhaka: a rider doing a stunt, a street packed with bikers in traffic, and an aerial view of road congestion.

A collage illustrates the dominance of motorcycles on Dhaka's roads, showing dense traffic and an aerial view of congestion. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

In October this year, the number of registered motor vehicles in Dhaka Metro reached 23.18 lakh.

Infographic breaking down registered motor vehicles in Dhaka, showing motorcycles at 54.9%, followed by passenger cars, pickups, jeeps, microbuses, and trucks.

An infographic based on BRTA data shows motorcycles comprise 54.9% of registered vehicles in Dhaka, totaling 12.74 lakh as of October 2025.

Source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

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