Traffic
Traffic violations: 2,728 cases filed by DMP 2 days
The Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,728 cases in two days till Friday during a special drive against traffic rules violation in the capital.
The operations were conducted on Thursday and Friday when 125 vehicles were dumped and 51 were towed for serious rules violations, according to a DMP release issued on Saturday.
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The DMP's Traffic Department reiterated that similar drives will continue to ensure discipline on the city’s roads and to promote adherence to traffic regulations.
2 weeks ago
Traffic congestion escalates in Narayanganj city due to rules violation
Traffic congestion in Narayanganj city is becoming increasingly severe as many drivers, including those of private cars, rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and human haulers, continue to flout road rules.
To avoid the daily gridlocks, some drivers are choosing to travel in the opposite direction creating new traffic jams.
In addition, the situation is worsened by illegal vehicles parked along the roads, which are narrowing the streets.
This traffic problem has been affecting city residents year-round, with major roads such as Bangabandhu Road, Shayesta Khan Road, Nawab Sirajuddaula Road, and the Dhaka-Narayanganj Old Road experiencing frequent jams.
Several factors including ongoing roadwork, illegal parking, hawkers blocking footpaths, and illegal vehicle stands, contribute to the congestion.
During a recent visit to the area, it was observed that renovation work is underway along Bangabandhu Road, with piles of gravel, soil, bricks, and stones blocking parts of the road.
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As a result, one lane between Nitaiganj and Chashara is now unusable. At Rail Gate No. 2, traffic from Chashara is also being held up by ongoing construction, causing a queue that stretches back to Digubabur Bazar.
Auto-rickshaws and human haulers have been going in the wrong direction from Narayanganj Club towards Rail Gate No. 2, picking up passengers and slowing down the already blocked traffic.
Auto-rickshaw drivers said that rather than wait for long periods in traffic, they prefer to drive on the opposite side of the road, believing it will allow them to drop off passengers faster.
Siam Ahmed, a government employee, said that the lack of following traffic laws is making the situation worse.
He said that illegal parking and hawkers have already made it difficult to navigate the roads. The additional issue of vehicles travelling in the wrong direction is adding to the chaos, and the risk of accidents is increasing.
He urged the police and local authorities to take strict action to restore order on roads.
A local pedestrian, Rifat, mentioned that vehicles often drive the wrong way near Popular Diagnostic Center, Friends Market in Kalir Bazar, and Rail Gate No. 2, which leads to traffic jams and frequent quarrels between drivers.
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Ruhul Amin Sagar, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic), said that road renovation projects are causing some of the congestion.
He said that renovation work is underway on various roads in the city. Drain renovation work is underway towards Rail Gate No. 2. Almost half of the road is occupied with soil, bricks, stones, and machinery, he added.
He also noted that work by DPDC in Chashara has resulted in soil being dumped in the area, further restricting traffic.
To address the issue, traffic police are conducting operations with the army, magistrates, and local authorities, issuing fines, making arrests, and taking action against violators.
Despite these efforts, many drivers continue to disregard traffic laws.
He mentioned that since August last year, many have been ignoring traffic rules and regulations, with cars that were previously prohibited from entering the city now being driven there.
However, the officer remains hopeful that once the roadwork is completed, the situation will improve and road order will be restored.
3 weeks ago
DMP files 2,085 cases for traffic rules violation
The Traffic Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,085 cases for traffic rule violations during a special drive conducted across the capital.
During the drive 81 vehicles were dumped and three others were towed, said Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP Talebur Rahman on Wednesday.
The drive was conducted on Tuesday by eight traffic divisions of the DMP to ensure traffic discipline, he said.
The operations of DMP will continue to ensure traffic discipline.
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3 weeks ago
DMP files 2,678 cases for traffic rules violation
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,678 cases for traffic law violation during drives conducted in different areas of the capital on Thursday and Friday.
As part of the operation, 77 vehicles were dumped, and 94 others were wrecked.
The drives were carried out to ensure adherence to traffic regulation and maintain discipline on the roads.
DMP's Traffic Division has announced that such operations will continue to uphold traffic discipline in s Dhaka Metropolitan area.
1 month ago
Jatrabari’s Kitchen Market: Traders block roads, cause traffic turmoil
Traders at the Jatrabari wholesale kitchen market are running business directly on the highway, narrowing a vital thoroughfare and creating significant challenges for pedestrians and vehicles.
A visit to the area by the UNB correspondent reveals a chaotic scene where vehicles transporting vegetables frequently load and unload on the road from midnight onwards. Private cars remain parked on much of the highway throughout the day, aggravating the congestion.
In the afternoons, a makeshift wholesale kitchen market operates on the road, blatantly violating traffic regulations. Vegetables and fish are sold here, further contributing to disorder and disruption.
For the traders, occupying the road seems to have become the norm.
“We operate our businesses with proper permissions. Customers appreciate the convenience of finding us on the roadside and enjoy wholesale rates on essential items,” claimed Rahim, a vegetable trader.
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But these practices have led to severe traffic problems. Wholesalers distribute goods to other parts of the country from this road, causing consistent gridlock. One wholesaler dismissed concerns, advising reporters to focus on other matters and claiming no complaints had been received about their operations.
Regular commuters, however, paint a different picture.
Abu Bakr, a private job holder who travels through the area daily, described the experience as “hellish,” particularly during the summer.
“Police and the administration witness this chaos every day but remain completely indifferent,” he said.
Veteran driver Abdul Halim, who has navigated the Dhaka-Comilla route for over two decades, shared his frustration. “Crossing just half a kilometre in the Jatrabari kitchen market area can take more than 30 minutes due to the mismanagement. Both sides of the road are problematic,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dhaka South City Corporation Mizanur Rahman told UNB that they have taken all measures to hand over the shops to the traders as soon as possible.
" We have already discussed the issues in our recent meeting. It will be solved immediately to bring the discipline in the kitchen market," he said.
The Jatrabari wholesale kitchen market was one of three such facilities built by Dhaka City Corporation to relocate traders from Karwan Bazar. Completed in 2015, the four-storey market on five bighas of land was designed to accommodate 895 shops.
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But the facility remains largely unused. Traders operating in open spaces have refused to move into the market, citing difficulties in conducting their business from within the building.
The abandoned structure has since become a hotspot for drug addicts. The third and fourth floors lie vacant, and parts of the second floor are being used as a garage for rickshaw vans. In the middle of the building, darkness prevails even during daylight hours. Many shop shutters have been stolen, and some units are filled with waste from the fish market.
Dhaka’s two city corporations have officially approved 64 kitchen markets across the capital, but countless unauthorised markets continue to spring up, particularly at major intersections.
These illegal establishments are often backed by influential local groups.
Traders at such markets argue they pay rent comparable to legal markets but remain silent about who receives these payments.
Critics point out that much of Bangladesh’s marketing sphere, including kitchen markets, is controlled by powerful financial syndicates.
Even in regulated markets, government-imposed pricing is frequently ignored. Customers’ lack of awareness and indifference often make enforcement ineffective, leaving buyers at the mercy of fluctuating prices.
1 month ago
DMP files 1,799 cases for traffic rule violations
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,799 cases during operations against traffic rule violators in the last two days in various areas of the capital.
Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, shared this information in a media release on Saturday afternoon.
During the operations, 52 vehicles were impounded, and 58 others were towed.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) carried out the operations on Thursday and Friday (Dec 12 and 13).
The DMP's drives will continue to enforce traffic regulations in the Dhaka metropolitan area, Rahman added.
1 month ago
Traffic chaos in Dhaka as battery-run rickshaw drivers block streets
The drivers of battery-powered rickshaws blocked roads in different parts of the capital on Thursday morning, protesting a ban on their movement in city streets.
The roads include Mohakhali, Basila Dhaka Uddyan, Mirpur-10, Mirpur-12, Kazipara, Shewrapara and Mirpur Golchattar and Agargaon areas of the capital.
Commuters have been experiencing a gridlock in different parts of the capital following the blockade programme.
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Besides, the rail communication between Dhaka and other parts of the country got snapped as the protesting drivers blocked the rail tracks in Mohakhali area at the same time, causing immense sufferings to travellers.
2 months ago
Traffic rules violation: 2,131 cases filed, Tk 77 lakh fine imposed
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 2,131 cases and imposed fines totalling Tk 77,65,500 during operations targeting traffic rule violations on Wednesday.
The fines were for various offences, including speeding, illegal parking, and driving without the necessary documentation or safety measures, said Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of the DMP, in a media release on Wednesday.
In addition, 240 vehicles were seized and impounded, while 68 others were towed due to poor driving practices, he added.
2 months ago
1131 cases filed, over Tk 47 lakh fined for breaching traffic rules: DMP
The traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,131 cases and collected over Tk 47 lakh in fines during drives against traffic rule violators on Monday.
Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), shared the information in a media release on Tuesday.
Additionally, 223 vehicles were impounded, and 68 others were towed during the drives conducted in different parts of the capital.
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The drive will continue to maintain discipline, he said.
3 months ago
Dhaka's hustle and bustle returning as Eid-ul-Azha holidays end
The extended holidays for Eid-ul-Azha have come to an end, and the residents of the capital are starting to return to rejoin work. Having spent the holidays with loved ones, people have begun streaming back into Dhaka, marking the end of a brief period of tranquility in the bustling metropolis.
From early morning today, Kamalapur Railway Station witnessed a significant crowd as city dwellers arrived back from their hometowns. Around ten million people had left Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their families, dramatically altering the usual busy atmosphere of the city.
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Families, carrying luggage and gifts from their hometowns, were seen disembarking from trains and hailing rickshaws and CNG-run auto rickshaws to reach their destinations.
7 months ago