CNG - I would say.. very strong mode of transportation. It carries 6 to seven passengers at a time and maneuvered well by the skilled driver even through the small lanes in the gram(villages) where the lanes are sometimes full of pot holes especially after the rainy seasons.
DOUBLE DECKER BUSES- Never thought that I would see that in Dhaka. I guess the influence of how many years being under British administration (when Bangladesh was still under India) But I would rather use the CNG because I feel safer rather than boarding the buses. Fatal accidents are common in Bangladesh, however it is prone to single deck buses as the drivers are speeding beyond the limits permitted along the 2-lane road. Police will be standing besides the road holding a stick or long rattan and will only wave to indiscipline riders whenever there is an accident is about to occur. To make matters worst, everyone seems ignoring the traffic lights. No matter red lights, yellow or green.. it is as though the lights are always green... nobody bothers... it scares the hell out of me...
BUDBUDHI- Simple transportation created by innovative Bangladesh people. Combination of tractors engine and manually built in body, painted with colourful motives. A very attractive transport I would say because it could be carrying loads like cows in half front of the carrier and the rear will be filled up with commuters. This is also a good transport for the village folks to go out for marketing as it costs them minimally.
TRAIN - It's in their blood.. I guess, to ride the train.. especially during the Eid. See how they even use the roof to sit so that they can go back to their hometown. What do you expect when a country as small as Bangladesh is swarmed by at least 180 million people (and growing)!!
LORRIES - Nicely painted and gigantic.. They are the Kings on the road. With so many things to transport not only within the country, in fact to India. From food to garments to medicine.. all whizzing in and out of the country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Bangladesh
SHIPS - I haven't had the chance to try this.. something the locals call Lounge. Normally found in Barisal Distrct. Heard about fatal accidents that involved this kind of transportation especially during Eid where the unscrupulous operators will simply load in more passengers than it should.
What a choice of transportation for such a small country..See you again in my next writing
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