Transportation Archives | Deshweek

Bangladesh has ranked 97th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, sharing the position with North Korea and remaining among the world’s weakest passports.

An independent safety audit has revealed severe structural defects in the Dhaka Metro Rail system, including 730 defective bearing pads and widespread cracking, raising deep concerns over passenger safety and infrastructure durability, according to a report in the Bangladesh Pratidin.