Transport owners

Transport owners

A local bus in Farmgate releases thick black smoke on Sunday. In Dhaka, rundown and unfit buses are a common menace. Many are decades old, rusting, with faulty brakes and smoke-belching engines. For commuters, each ride is a risky gamble—threatening both health and safety. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Choking in black smoke, bus owners don’t give a damn

Transport owners called for a 72-hour strike from 12 Aug but withdrew it last night while the government's drive against unfit transportation continue.

File Photo: Mumit M

Transport owners, workers in Ctg announce 24-hour strike on 20 July over four demands

A view exchange meeting was held between Chattogram City Corporation mayor and transport owners and workers yesterday (24 July). Photo: Courtesy

Transport owners, workers voice concerns over road safety

Ctg transport owners for re-fixing commercial vehicles' economic life

Ctg transport owners for re-fixing commercial vehicles' economic life

File photo of a crowded bus/Courtesy

Decision to allow half of buses will create transport crisis: Owners

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

Tk 100cr refinancing fund approved for bus owners

File Photo: Mumit M

Workers warn of movement if transports do not resume on 5 May

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Transport owners seek relief from bank loan interests

Weak public transport has also pushed commuters towards private vehicles, worsening congestion further. File Photo

Transport owners demand withdrawal of order to operate vehicles at half capacity

A family, all wearing face masks to keep safe from Covid-19 during their journey, arrive at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka on Tuesday to travel to their home ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Unlike other years, there is no rush for train tickets this year. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed

Transport owners fear huge losses over fewer passengers