Rickshawpuller

A rickshaw puller in Dhaka city is splashing cold water on his head and face after a trip. Photo: Rajib Dhar 
Panorama

Ride, rest and rehydrate 

On 15 April, Dhaka recorded the highest temperature in 58 years - 40.4 degree Celsius. Working outdoors in this temperature carries a high risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. However, rickshaw...

File Photo. Informal sector laborers such as rickshaw pullers, bus helpers, street vendors, hawkers and others like them have suffered the most during the Covid-19 pandemic. PHOTO: MUMIT M
Economy

Rickshaw pullers’ income down 50% in pandemic

Rickshaw-pullers block city roads protesting ban
Bangladesh

Rickshaw-pullers block city roads protesting ban

Paddling to agonising pain
Features

Paddling to agonising pain