roads

Infographic: TBS
Bangladesh

Tk30cr road sweepers prove ineffective, burdening city corporations

Officials and experts have criticised the procurement process, highlighting that the sweepers are unsuitable for local conditions and are proving inefficient

The post-flood scenario has left the rural transportation network in a state of near-collapse, causing widespread disruptions. Photos: Sana Ullah Sanu
Bangladesh

146 Lakshmipur roads in ruins; villagers face long-term travel disruptions

Now the renovation work of the road might not see any development soon due to the country's budget constraints and changes in the political landscape, said sources. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

3 lakh people suffering due to unfit road in Moulvibazar; repairs neglected for years

Renovations of two roads of Dhaka North to end by December: Administrator
Bangladesh

Renovations of two roads of Dhaka North to end by December: Administrator

Several key roads have already been repaired, including those adjacent to the Secretariat, Syed Nazrul Islam Avenue, Mirpur Road, Dhaka University’s main road, the Education Board area, and Lalbagh Road. Photo: TBS
Infrastructure

Dhaka South conducts major road repairs, targets October for completion

Closed lanes due to construction of a BRT expressway bring traffic to a snail’s pace at Ashulia, one of the main entrances to Dhaka. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Transport

Dhaka's exits, entries put travellers' patience to test

Vehicles stand still on Badda-Rampura road on 21 May 2024. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka traffic woes grow as expressway, metro rail, roads closed

Mohammadpur College Gate area this morning. Photo: Olid Ebna Shah
Bangladesh

Heavy traffic congestion hits Dhaka as offices reopen for limited hours

The approach road to the Charabari Bridge in Tangail Sadar. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

River eats up approach road of Charabari Bridge, leaving lakhs of people disconnected

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Infrastructure

Endless roadworks torment Dhaka residents. Who's to blame?

Representational image. Photo: BSS
Infrastructure

Govt building 268km roads to smooth rural connectivity in Cox's Bazar

Infograph: TBS
Transport

No new major road dev projects in FY25 as budget squeezed

Representational image of a road in Shahbagh. Photo: Nayem Ali
Features

The free streets of Dhaka: A dream, a delight and a disappearing act