A revolution has taken place in the rural transport sector in Bangladesh. About a decade or so ago, there were hardly any mechanized mode of transport in the rural areas; people had to walk long distances. Students used to walk three four miles to go to school and another three four miles of walking back home from school.
Farmers used to carry their goods either on their heads or by bullock or buffalo driven carts. But with the improvement of roads in the rural areas, non-conventional mechanized transports are seen frequently moving along the roads, carrying both people and goods. This mechanized transport system that includes engine driven vans, tempos, auto-rickshaw and the like have changed the face of rural Bangladesh. The farmers can easily market their products by using these transports. It has brought mobility in rural life and it is largely contributing to the economic growth of Bangladesh. Thus it is noticed that very significant change has taken place in the rural transport system of Bangladesh.
