Update | Business leaders decry 'economic assassination' amid crippling gas crisis | #vzvsv

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Update | Business leaders decry 'economic assassination' amid crippling gas crisis

Update | Business leaders decry 'economic assassination' amid crippling gas crisishe interim government hinted it may turn to the public for support if its mandate becomes unmanageable. TBS speaks to political and business experts to better understand the implications of these

Crossing the road is another major | # Bsbebb

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Crossing the road is another major

Crossing the road is another major challenge — and often a dangerous one. While zebra crossings exist in some areas, expecting vehicles to stop is risky. "Pedestrians, who receive top priority in urban transport planning in many countries, are at the bottom of the list here,"

For a population of nearly 20 million | #gvv.

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For a population of nearly 20 million

, Dhaka has only 1,840 km of footpaths — half of which are narrower than a metre. Despite several improvement projects by city corporations in recent years, streets in half the city lack any designated pedestrian paths, forcing people to walk alongside moving traffic

City of obstacles: Dhaka's pedestrian crisis | #bzbsvzvxbsb

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City of obstacles: Dhaka's pedestrian crisis

About 38% of all trips in Dhaka are made on foot — a rate comparable to cities like London, Delhi, Paris, and Singapore. While everyone walks at least short distances for work, shopping, or recreation, low-income individuals often walk longer to save on fares

It also proposes continuous bicycle lanes along Purbachal Highway, the BRT Line 7 corridor, | #cffgvv

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It also proposes continuous bicycle lanes along Purbachal Highway, the BRT Line 7 corridor,

It also proposes continuous bicycle lanes along Purbachal Highway, the BRT Line 7 corridor, and other new roads to ensure safer cycling infrastructure. The plan suggests city authorities consider adopting a 'Safe Routes to School' programme — similar to those used in many Wes