road crossing

Focused on phones, pedestrians cross roads at their peril

The lack of awareness about mobile phone use is evident across Bangladesh as people routinely cross roads while talking or looking at their phones.

Taking risks despite knowing the danger!

In Dhaka’s bustling Mohakhali, many people risk their lives by crossing over the road divider. Sliding through the gaps of the iron fencing atop the divider is a regular scene in the area. Yet, just a few yards away stands a foot overbridge.

Crossing busy roads with hand signals

Many lives are lost every day in road accidents, yet public awareness remains low. People often dash before moving vehicles or squeeze in between the narrow gaps between two buses, just to save some time.

Escalators at Farmgate footbridge out of service for months

The escalators on the busy Farmgate footbridge in Dhaka have been out of order for quite some time. These escalators, installed a few months ago on one of the capital's widest and most aesthetically designed footbridges, reportedly stopped functioning just days after they were launched, according to local traders.

New traffic lights installed, but not used

New traffic signal lights have been installed to regulate the traffic on Dhaka's roads, but they are not used. The lights work at some intersections, but they are turned off at others.

Scaling Jersey barrier to cross highway

Jaywalking is seriously unsafe, so what?