Rickshaw Ban

Battery-run rickshaw drivers staged demonstrations in the Press Club area this morning. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Battery-run rickshaw drivers suspend demo, will meet DMP chief on Monday

The next plan of action will be announced depending on the meeting’s outcome, says Rickshaw, Battery Rickshaw-Van, and Easybike Sangram Parishad

Members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) flip a battery-run rickshaw in front of Mohammadpur Police Station as part of the crackdown on such vehicles. This photo was captured recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Bangladesh

Dhaka streets appear freer a day after HC orders ban on battery-run rickshaws

Along the lines of Mirpur’s Kamrangir Char, Baunia and Duaripara areas, Bangla Tesla owners have set up garages for the vehicles. Photo: Nayem Ali/TBS
Bangladesh

The 'Bangla Tesla' owners

Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh

Only QR-coded rickshaws to run in Dhaka: Mayor Atiq

File photo of DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

DNCC Mayor wants to get rid of electric rickshaws

In 2019, restrictions were imposed on the entry of rickshaws on the main roads of the capital to reduce traffic congestion. However, it has not been able to entirely prevent the three-wheelers from plying on the main roads. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh

Rickshaws reign Dhaka streets, despite ban