Few public transports on Dhaka streets as tensions escalate surrounding AL, BNP events

UNB :
The presence of public transport and other vehicles on Dhaka streets on Saturday was relatively thin compared to other days, as tensions escalated surrounding the two big parties’ announced programs, causing immense commuting woes.

People who depend on public transport for their daily commute have been hit hard due to few vehicles on the roads.

Panic has gripped people over the scheduled rallies of BNP and Awami League in the capital.

Most were preferring to stay home unless they have any urgent work.

Though the day is a government holiday, those who work in private organizations are facing severe commuting problems. The number of private cars, rickshaws and other vehicles on the streets were also few.

Streets in Shanir Akhra, Kakrail, Shantinagar, Mouchak, Dholaipar, Jatrabari, Sayedabad, Gulistan, Purana Paltan, and Jatiya Press Club areas have few public transport.

Many were seen waiting for buses to reach their respective destinations.

No long route buses left from Gulistan.

Contacted, Joint Commissioner (Traffic-North) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Abu Saleh Md Raihan told UNB that the number of vehicles including public buses is low compared to other days.