Public transport shortage causes commuter suffering in Dhaka

Dhaka is experiencing a severe shortage of public transport, particularly buses, due to ongoing student protests against the quota system in government jobs. Private bus operators are keeping vehicles off the roads, fearing potential violence amid counter-programs by Chhatra League and protesters. This has caused significant inconvenience to commuters. The protests have spread to at least eight districts, with students blocking roads and train routes, disrupting inter-district travel and cutting off Dhaka from various parts of the country. Daily Star