Dhaka traffic jam

People gather in Kuril Bishwa Road to welcome BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia who arrived in Dhaka after her London visit on 6 May 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

From airport to Gulshan: BNP supporters give warm welcome to Khaleda Zia

Traffic remained slower than usual due to the presence of BNP leaders on the roads, but no major congestion has been reported on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway yet

Rickshaws clog the Chawk Circular Road in Old Dhaka, making the movement of pedestrians difficult. A glut of rickshaws on narrow roads and alleys contributes to traffic jams across the city. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Bangladesh

One-way street, clear footpath: The way Dhaka can untangle its traffic knots

Abrar Fahyaz. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Why Dhaka's traffic woes might soon get worse

Photo: TBS
Transport

Dhaka traffic comes to a standstill

Commuters suffer as covered van overturns on airport road
Bangladesh

Commuters suffer as covered van overturns on airport road

A view from the car towards Uttara. Photo: Traffic Alert Group
Bangladesh

Fans throng airport to welcome Shakib Khan, gridlock on Uttara road

Photo: Mahbuba Nafiz/Facebook
Bangladesh

Commuters suffer as covered van overturns on airport road

Picture: TBS
Transport

Dhaka traffic worsens after accidents for a lack of heavy-duty wreckers

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Commuters suffer as rallies, protests halt city traffic

Traffic in Dhaka City: Can PPP be the solution?
Thoughts

Traffic in Dhaka City: Can PPP be the solution?

Photo: Ahashanul Rajib
Bangladesh

When a city can’t take pressure of its school-goers

Unbearable traffic jam across the capital
Videos

Unbearable traffic jam across the capital

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Will the metrorail solve Dhaka’s traffic jams?