Traffic law

There are indeed issues with city etiquette concerning citizen behaviours because they don’t utilise whatever infrastructure the city has already. Photo: Mumit M

Panorama

Why do we disrespect traffic laws so much?

Disorderly traffic in Dhaka unarguably results from poor traffic management, infrastructure, etc. However, when explaining the ails of Dhaka traffic management, what we often do not mention is poor...

File photo of Dhaka-Chittagong highway/Collected

Bangladesh

Reckless driving still rampant on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway

Irrespective of a possible accident, a rickshaw passenger waves to a moving bus to stop by going in front of another one at Kakrail intersection. Breaking traffic rules like this throws many lives at risk everyday. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mumit M

Bangladesh

Anarchy on roads continues

Analysis

A driver explains why the new traffic law won’t work

Following the recently introduced Road Transport Act, 2018, the government has taken some decisive steps towards making people aware of the laws they need to abide by. Photo: Mumit M

Thoughts

Government can enforce the law, make citizens more responsible

Transport

Know the fines for violating traffic rules

Bangladesh