The University of Dhaka has taken significant initiatives to promote sustainable mobility and environmentally friendly commuting practices, aligning with SDG 11.4.1. These initiatives emphasize reducing carbon emissions, ensuring pedestrian safety, and promoting the use of non-motorized and electric transport within the campus.

Key Initiatives and Targets (by 2024)

• Centenary Monument & Sustainable Campus Design:In 2024, the University completed the Centenary Monument Project at Mall Chattar, which includes dedicated walkways, bicycle stand, and landscaped pedestrian zones. This development promotes walking and cycling as sustainable commuting modes and encourages reduced vehicle dependency on campus.

https://thedailycampus.com/universities/133217, https://thedailycampus.com/universities/107309, https://bangladeshmoments.com/campus/120792

• Shuttle Bus Service for Students & Staff: On 28 November 2024, the University formally launched a shuttle-bus service for students and staff, operating on three routes and running from early morning until evening (7:15am–9:00pm) to reduce private vehicle usage. The system aims to reduce private vehicle use by providing safe and affordable public transport options for students and staff.https://thedailycampus.com/universities/102724, https://www.du.ac.bd/du_post_details/post/22698
• Initiative for Electric Minibuses:The University has taken the initiative to introduce environment-friendly electric shuttle minibuses, targeting a gradual transition from fossil fuel–based campus transport. This measure supports the university’s green mobility goal and reduces its overall carbon footprint.https://thebangladeshtoday.com/bangla/education/2025/06/04/91578, https://www.ntvbd.com/education/news-1556589
• Encouragement of Non-Motorized Transport:The campus roads, such as those around Mall Chattar, TSC, Curzon Hall, and the Arts Faculty, are pedestrian-friendly zones where walking and cycling are strongly encouraged. This helps create a safer, greener, and more inclusive environment for all campus users.

These efforts show the University of Dhaka is advancing measurable targets towards sustainable mobility — enhancing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, providing shuttle transport and planning electric vehicles. Such initiatives reduce campus traffic congestion, promote health and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with the “sustainable commuting” goal under SDG 11.4.1.