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In the Face of Insecurity in Transport, Bangladesh Is Creating Women-only Pink Buses

On Tuesday, 18 August, the Bangladeshi authorities put in service buses reserved for women to combat the scourge of sexual harassment on public transport, especially in the capital, Dhaka. But few stops are served. Above all, critical voices denounce an initiative that could further deepen gender-related inequalities and be a mere tool of political communication.
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On Tuesday, 18 August, the Bangladeshi authorities put in service buses reserved for women to combat the scourge of sexual harassment on public transport, especially in the capital, Dhaka. But few stops are served. Above all, critical voices denounce an initiative that could further deepen gender-related inequalities and be a mere tool of political communication.

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Courrier international broke the news on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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