traffic congestion

traffic congestion

Google Maps screengrab showing heavy traffic in Dhaka, with multiple roads marked in red, as the city experiences congestion during the MPs’ oath-taking ceremony.

Massive gridlock in Dhaka as MPs take oath at Parliament

Dhaka gridlocked as MPs take oath, causing major traffic delays across the city.

Vehicles queue on the Dhaka–Tangail highway as hundreds of thousands of workers return home to vote in the 13th national parliamentary election on 10 February 2026. Photo: TBS

Long tailbacks on Gazipur highways as hundreds head home to vote

Long tailbacks in Badda, Dhaka, on 19 January 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Long tailbacks in Badda as battery-run rickshaw drivers protest demanding removal of Buet-designed model

The gridlock stretched for several kilometres, causing suffering for commuters and passengers on Dhaka-Aricha Highway on Sunday, 9 November 2025. Photo: Noman Mahmud/TBS

Traffic snarls on Dhaka-Aricha Highway amid BNP event in Savar

Although vehicle pressure remains, there are no traffic jams, and dividers have been installed to restore order on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway. Photo: TBS

Years of congestion on Dhaka–Sylhet route begin to ease

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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