Hawkers

Hawkers

DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam speaks at a press briefing at Nagar Bhaban. 2 April 2026. Photo: TBS

Dhaka South to consider 8 night markets, rules out abrupt hawker eviction

Authorities seek structured system for urban vendors

A screengrab from a video shows a group of people, reportedly hawkers, attacking a DNCC eviction team in Mirpur on Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Hawkers attack Dhaka North officials during eviction drive in Mirpur

This undated file photo shows a footpath with businesses set on it, narrowing down the walking path. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Why should pedestrians share streets with hawkers?

Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Ejaz speaks at an event in Dhaka on 24 April 2025. File Photo: TBS

Avoid battery-run rickshaws, don't buy anything from vendors on footpaths: Dhaka North administrator

The notice was posted on multiple walls of homes and businesses in the village. Photo: Collected

Local admin, police take legal actions against Jhenaidah village's self-imposed ban on music, hawkers, and Hijras

Photo:TBS

Protest by hawkers by surrounding city hall, handing out memorandum

An eviction operation by the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) in New Market on Monday afternoon escalated into clashes between hawkers and law enforcement, leaving at least 20 injured, including police personnel. Photo: UNB

Police-hawkers clash in Ctg: Case filed against 1,200 people

The available recreational area in Hatirjheel has decreased due to the authorities' actions of enclosing several public spaces and removing seating arrangements. These actions were taken to plant saplings and prevent hawkers from entering the area. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam

To bar hawkers, Rajuk also bars people from open spaces in Hatirjheel

Dhaka foot-over bridge that has turned into a market

Dhaka foot-over bridge that has turned into a market

Tipu Sultan is no ordinary hawker; he is a writer who has published two books and a series of maps. Photo: Abrar Faiyaz Niloy

The floating salespersons of the moving city 

Photo: Sanjida Islam Banna/Traffic alert

Hawkers block roads in Uttara protesting eviction, causing traffic chaos across city

When hunger threatens to kill you first

When hunger threatens to kill you first

Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

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