traffic congestion

A calm mind is the best way to handle traffic, which can be achieved by catching up on podcasts, audiobooks, or music playlists. PHOTO: Collected
Wheels

Owning a car in Dhaka: Hacks to save time and money while avoiding stress

The constant battle with gridlocked traffic, rising fuel prices, maintenance costs, and the scarcity of parking makes car ownership feel like a test of patience. Yet, with the right approach, it is...

Traffic jam in front of Matsya Bhaban causes long tailbacks on surrounding roads in the capital on 6 August 2025. Photo: Focus Bangla
Bangladesh

Dhaka faces heavy traffic congestion amid BNP rally, student protest

The tailback began at around 10pm yesterday and stretched over 13 kilometres from Narayanganj’s Sonargaon to Baluakandi in Gazaria by today. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Incessant rain damages Langalbandh Bridge, triggers 13km tailback on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Dhaka areas at a gridlock on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Bangladesh

BNP, Jamaat rallies: Traffic clogs Dhaka roads, including Motijheel, Paltan, Dainik Bangla intersection

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party gathered at Nayapaltan to take part in a march towards the Indian High Commission on 8 December. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

BNP wings’ rally at Nayapaltan: Roads to avoid tomorrow

Protestors block the intersection in front of InterContinental Dhaka on 22 May 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Bangladesh

Traffic at a standstill amid multiple protests on city streets

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz visited the Bikalpa July 36 Expressway (300 feet) at Pragati Sarani today (3 July). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Four govt organs to work to ease traffic congestion: Dhaka North administrator

Intern doctors of BSMMU and private hospitals gathered at Shahbagh demanding a pay hike on 22 December 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Thoughts

Rail-road blockades: Civic responsibility and common sense lost in protests

Photo: Focus Bangla
Bangladesh

Spring shower catches Dhaka off guard, traffic chaos ensues

The congestion began around 7am this morning (13 January) in the Baushia area of the Cumilla-bound lane due to a road accident and a vehicle breakdown. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

13 km traffic congestion on Dhaka-Ctg highway at Gazaria due to accident

File photo of traffic jam in Dhaka/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka loses its residential character: What lies ahead?

Traffic congestion in Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road. Photo: UNB
Transport

Delay in Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road expansion causes severe traffic disruptions

Representational image: TBS
Bangladesh

Off-limiting vehicles on DU streets causes extra congestions