Rickshaw originally denotes a two or three- wheeled passenger cart , now known as a pulled rickshaw , generally pulled by one man carrying one passenger.The first known use of the term was in 1887. Over time, cycle -rickshaw (also known as pedicabs or rickshaws), auto rickshaw , and electric rickshaw were invented.
Pulled rickshaws created a popular form of transportation, and a source of employment for male laborers, within Asian cities in the 19th century. Their appearance was related to newly acquired knowledge of Ball- bearing systems. Their popularity declined as cars, trains and other forms of transportation became widely available.
Dhaka is one of busiest and capital city of Bangladesh.here n rickshaw are use to for transportation like the other countries in Asia .people are use rickshaw to move short distance in busy road . here some photo of dhaka city rickshaw puller .
The rickshaw stand where a rickshaw puller rent a rickshaw for one day from the owner .
This is the old tradition of drawing a rickshaw in background side . The art of a rickshaw .
A rickshaw puller life is is not so easy like the other countries , they work hard day to night for support their family.
Now men are not only pulling rickshaw in Bangladesh . women are starting pulling rickshaw for their livelihood.
The rickshaw pullers of our country are not well paid. They are often neglected, looked down upon or even get overlooked.
Everyday they help the majority of the city people reach their destination at a reasonable, cheap price. We should be more respectful to them and treat them with kindness.We owe them at least that much.
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