Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- powered rickshaws have flooded the streets of Dhaka, moving unchecked across flyovers, major roads and narrow lanes.

With no effective regulation or monitoring, these vehicles have created a state of disorder on the roads, worsening traffic congestion and increasing accident risks.

Although the exact figure is uncertain, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) estimates that there are more than 60 lakh battery-powered rickshaws across the country, with 10 to 12 lakh of them operating in the capital alone.

A survey conducted by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) revealed that 20 percent of road accidents in its jurisdiction are caused by these vehicles, with women and children being the worst affected.

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