Traffic

Traffic

In Dhaka, days of rainfall left many roads submerged, disrupting public transport and bringing large parts of the city to a standstill. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Heavy rain leaves parts of Dhaka waterlogged, slows traffic and disrupts commuting

According to BMD, 97mm of rainfall was recorded in Dhaka in the 24 hours until 6am today

At present, the system detects five categories of violations: running red lights, entering closed left lanes, lane violations, wrong-way driving, and illegal parking. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Has AI finally fixed Dhaka's traffic?

Workers of garment factories owned by NASSA Group block a road in Dhaka's Tejgaon on 16 June 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Traffic resumes in Tejgaon after 2hrs as Nassa workers end blockade

Stuck in traffic with no clear movement ahead. Photo: TBS

Severe congestion cripples roads towards Sayedabad Bus Terminal

Photo: UNB

Do not share OTPs or passwords: DMP alerts citizens to fake traffic fine messages

Photo:UNB

Eid rush swells traffic on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

AI-powered surveillance cameras have been installed at the Bijoy Sarani intersection in Dhaka. The camaras will monitor traffic violations under a new e-prosecution system, detect offences including signal violations, wrong-way driving, riding without helmets and mobile phone use while driving. The photo was taken on 7 May 2026. PHOTO: SYED ZAKIR HOSSAIN/TBS

Why AI cameras cannot fix Dhaka's traffic chaos on their own

Traffic jam at Mirpur 10, Dhaka, on 27 October 2025. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

PM asks edu ministry to submit proposals for easing school-hour traffic in Dhaka

Why the return journey after Eid is becoming deadlier

Why the return journey after Eid is becoming deadlier

Heavy traffic is seen on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway on 19 March 2026. Photo: TBS

Eid rush triggers congestion on 30km stretch of Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway

Homebound for Eid. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Eid spirit firm despite war and worries

Photo: TBS

Eid journey: Traffic remains normal at Padma Bridge area on the 2nd day of travel

For a country where VVIP movements have long meant blocked roads and paralysed traffic, newly-elected PM Tarique Rahman appears determined to change that culture. Photo: Reuters

A prime minister stuck in traffic: PM Tarique's commoner style commute brings relief to ours