October 4, 2021
Can we make Dhaka better?
Having lived in Dhaka for more than 20 years and, prior to Covid-19, travelled to many other cities, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what makes a city great.
September 22, 2021
Learning to value people, not cars
Imagine if aliens came to Earth. If they landed in just about any major city, they would be forgiven for believing that people are simply batteries for automobiles, and that automobiles are the...
September 17, 2021
Reclaiming streets for our children
Here is an important but little-known fact about car parking: the more that is provided, the greater the demand.
September 4, 2021
Public space, Covid, and the right to recreation
As the Covid pandemic drags on and schools and universities continue to remain closed, children and youth in particular are tired of being cooped up at home. Serious as they are, it is not just the...
July 25, 2021
Walking is not pedestrian
Life has changed in so many ways due to Covid-19, this one change may not even have registered for you. But with restrictions on motorised transport, people are walking more than ever. Much of it...
March 12, 2021
Women, unpaid work and the coronavirus
Ask the average man whose wife has no paid job what she does and the response is likely to be, “Nothing”.
September 29, 2020
Some thoughts on the draft Parking Policy
It is now quite well-accepted that the demand for vehicle parking in Dhaka City exceeds the existing capacity. Common sense suggests that the solution is to increase the supply, and the government...