empty roads

empty roads

Deserted streets at Dhaka's Bijoy Sarani on Wednesday. The upcoming election and public holiday have left the city’s major thoroughfares largely empty, with only a few private vehicles and scarce public transport in sight. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Dhaka streets largely empty amid tight security as people leave city to vote

Roads across the city saw fewer cars, CNG auto-rickshaws and buses, while passenger numbers on public transport, including the metro rail, dropped significantly.

Bus services on the Shariatpur–Dhaka route remained suspended after Awami League leaders and activists blocked the Padma Bridge–Bhanga Expressway from 6am to 9am. Photo: TBS

Dhaka cut off as arson, vandalism and blockades disrupt travel across multiple highways

Photo: TBS

A harrowing day for commuters

Photo: Mumit M/TBS

People returning to Dhaka suffer on empty streets