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A discussion organised by the Urban Development Journalists Forum Bangladesh (UDJFB) was held in Dhaka. Photo: TBS

Temporary markets planned in 6 fields for hawkers: Dhaka North administrator

He expressed hope that this measure would keep the footpaths clear for pedestrians.

Vendors reoccupy the footpath in front of Priyangon Shopping Centre on 22 April 2026, leaving pedestrians with almost no space to walk. Despite recent coordinated eviction drives across eight DMP divisions, many return out of economic necessity. Photo: Subrata Chanda/TBS

Why do footpaths remain occupied despite repeated evictions?

Photo: Collected

DMP resumes eviction drive against illegal encroachments for second day

Photo: Collected

DMP launches 5-day special drive to clear footpaths, roads in Dhaka

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Two jailed for threatening on-duty police during Jatrabari footpath eviction drive

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: BNP Media Cell

PM Tarique prioritises footpaths, electric buses, monorail for Dhaka

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?

Photo: UNB

Drain work, encroachment renders Narayanganj footpaths unusable

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

Rickshaws clog the Chawk Circular Road in Old Dhaka, making the movement of pedestrians difficult. A glut of rickshaws on narrow roads and alleys contributes to traffic jams across the city. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar

One-way street, clear footpath: The way Dhaka can untangle its traffic knots

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

Cash-strapped middle class resort to footpath for Eid shopping

File photo of High Court

Death of Bangladesh Bank official: HC asks why failure to keep footpaths safe should not be declared illegal

Of broken pavements and Dhaka’s pedestrians

Of broken pavements and Dhaka’s pedestrians