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Heavy traffic and dust pollution in Dhaka

The roads are battered due to the ongoing work of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. The project began in November 2023 and is ongoing, but the road condition has worsened, with dust and traffic jams persisting all day.

The ongoing work of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway causes severe traffic on the roads in Ashulia’s Jirabo. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The ongoing work of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway causes severe traffic on the roads in Ashulia’s Jirabo. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman carrying a child walks along the dusty road amidst the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman carrying a child walks along the dusty road amidst the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A man riding a motorcycle covers his face with his shirt to shield himself from the dust on the roads affected by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A man riding a motorcycle covers his face with his shirt to shield himself from the dust on the roads affected by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
It has become impossible to travel through Ashulia without a face mask. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
It has become impossible to travel through Ashulia without a face mask. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman walks on the road with her hands over her face to protect herself from dust in Ashulia. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman walks on the road with her hands over her face to protect herself from dust in Ashulia. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Due to the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, wearing a face mask has become mandatory while travelling on Ashulia Road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Due to the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, wearing a face mask has become mandatory while travelling on Ashulia Road. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Roads in Ashulia remain covered in dust throughout the day due to the ongoing work on the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Roads in Ashulia remain covered in dust throughout the day due to the ongoing work on the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia, the entire road is blocked due to ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, causing a slowdown in the movement of small vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia, the entire road is blocked due to ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, causing a slowdown in the movement of small vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia, the entire road is blocked due to ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, causing a slowdown in the movement of small vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia, the entire road is blocked due to ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway, causing a slowdown in the movement of small vehicles. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia's Jirabo, a long line of vehicles is seen on one side of the road due to traffic caused by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia's Jirabo, a long line of vehicles is seen on one side of the road due to traffic caused by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia's Jirabo, a long line of vehicles is seen on one side of the road due to traffic caused by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Ashulia's Jirabo, a long line of vehicles is seen on one side of the road due to traffic caused by the ongoing construction of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 15 Jan 2025, 01:30 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:44 PM

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