Dhaka city, 7 percent of trips are by private car. That is why it occupies 70 percent of the road. On the other hand, buses, trains, waterways, walks and rickshaws have 93 per cent traffic but the facilities for these means have not been ensured. Traffic congestion, fuel pollution and accidents are increasing as a result of giving priority to private cars instead of walking and public transport in the plan. As a result, we have transformed the city into ...

Dhaka city, there is no open space for leisure and entertainment. Children don’t have any play space. Due to the increase in the number of private cars, the space required to provide parking facilities on the roads is shrinking to meet the basic needs of the citizens. Even if you want to now, you may not be able to build a big park or playground. The space occupied by parking can be temporarily socialized by creating parklets (small spaces for ...

to school and cycling can control corona virus, health and environmental pollution, as well as reduce traffic congestion. Walking and cycling are especially important in maintaining physical distance and avoiding public places as much as possible, especially when dealing with Covid-19.The developed countries of the world have given more importance to walking and cycling in the comfortable life of the city long before the Corona period. Speakers expressed this view at a children's dialogue program titled 'Walking and Bicycle Friendly ...

We need to focus on controlling cars and promoting walking, cycling and public transports in our parking policy. On 08 March 2020, Institute of Wellbeing Bangladesh and Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust jointly organized a discussion meeting on ‘Parking: Planning and Management’ and discussants mentioned such in the program.   ...

22 September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority, Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust and other 49 Government and Non-Government organization has jointly celebrated World Car Free Day 2018 at Manik Mia Avenue. Dhaka South City Corporation Mayer Mohammad Sayeed Khokon was present as the chief guest. More than 1500 participant in the event. ...