Dhaka never seems to rest and the very mention of this city seems to conjure images of cars, buses, and rickshaws inching their way through seemingly endless traffic. For most urban dwellers, a day often begins with the monotonous sounds of traffic congestion. What if we told you amidst this chaos, there is respite awaiting you? That is Hatirjheel and its water taxis.
Dhaka's traffic problem requires some common sense solutions first, especially with regard to better roads, public transport and fewer private vehicles
The limited launch of the Dhaka Metro Rail, which will have its inauguration on December 28, is unlikely to make any real dent in Dhaka's traffic problem