Yet despite its potential to reduce air pollution, carbon emissions, and public health risks, cycling remains largely absent from urban transport planning in Bangladesh. Cycling is not a lifestyle choice—it is survivalFor many in Dhaka, cycling is not about fitness or leisure. “Cycling survives through informal systems that policymakers barely acknowledge.”The hidden systems keeping cycling aliveDespite neglect, cycling in Dhaka persists through informal networks: roadside repair shops, secondhand bicycle markets, and community-based support systems. The study warns that without policy support; these informal systems may not survive. They also call for stronger involvement from health and environment ministries, rather than leaving cycling solely to transport authorities.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 20, 2026 18:03 UTC