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Battery-powered rickshaws on flyovers

The prevalence of battery-powered rickshaws continues unabated. Having moved from the alleyways of Dhaka to the main roads, they are now appearing on flyovers. Such vehicles on busy flyovers can lead to accidents at any time.

Battery-powered rickshaws are running on Dhaka’s Khilgaon flyover, alongside other vehicles moving at high speeds. The presence of rickshaws on the flyover is causing inconvenience to other drivers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are running on Dhaka’s Khilgaon flyover, alongside other vehicles moving at high speeds. The presence of rickshaws on the flyover is causing inconvenience to other drivers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are running on Dhaka’s Khilgaon flyover, alongside other vehicles moving at high speeds. The presence of rickshaws on the flyover is causing inconvenience to other drivers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are running on Dhaka’s Khilgaon flyover, alongside other vehicles moving at high speeds. The presence of rickshaws on the flyover is causing inconvenience to other drivers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are operating on the bustling Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover in Dhaka. To avoid the traffic congestion on the main road below, rickshaw drivers have taken to the flyover, with unwary passengers showing no objection to save time. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are operating on the bustling Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover in Dhaka. To avoid the traffic congestion on the main road below, rickshaw drivers have taken to the flyover, with unwary passengers showing no objection to save time. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are operating on the bustling Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover in Dhaka. To avoid the traffic congestion on the main road below, rickshaw drivers have taken to the flyover, with unwary passengers showing no objection to save time. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-powered rickshaws are operating on the bustling Moghbazar-Mouchak flyover in Dhaka. To avoid the traffic congestion on the main road below, rickshaw drivers have taken to the flyover, with unwary passengers showing no objection to save time. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Dhaka’s busy flyovers, vehicles travel at a faster pace compared to the main roads, yet battery-powered rickshaws continue to operate on the flyovers, ignoring the fact. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Dhaka’s busy flyovers, vehicles travel at a faster pace compared to the main roads, yet battery-powered rickshaws continue to operate on the flyovers, ignoring the fact. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-operated rickshaws navigate riskily alongside fast-moving vehicles on the busy Khilgaon flyover in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-operated rickshaws navigate riskily alongside fast-moving vehicles on the busy Khilgaon flyover in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-operated rickshaws are not permitted to operate on the main roads in Dhaka. However, these vehicles are now moving off the main roads and onto the Khilgaon flyover. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Battery-operated rickshaws are not permitted to operate on the main roads in Dhaka. However, these vehicles are now moving off the main roads and onto the Khilgaon flyover. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The number of battery-powered rickshaws on the streets of Dhaka is increasing day by day. They are operating without regard for road rules. Aside from the main roads, these vehicles are also being spotted on Dhaka's flyovers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The number of battery-powered rickshaws on the streets of Dhaka is increasing day by day. They are operating without regard for road rules. Aside from the main roads, these vehicles are also being spotted on Dhaka's flyovers. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 12 Oct 2024, 03:19 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM

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