2. About Rickshaw:
• 3 Wheeled Passenger Cart
• Human Powered by Paddling
• First Introduced in Japan in the Early Twentieth Century
• The Term "Rickshaw" is Derived from the Japanese Jinrikisha, meaning "MAN-POWER-VEHICLE"
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3. History of Rickshaw:
• In 1950s the Cycle Rickshaw had Disappeared from Japan and replaced by motorized vehicles
• In the 1930 and early '40s Rickshaw Became Popular in Indonesia, Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries
• Dhaka (i.e. Capital of Bangladesh) Got Rickshaw from Calcutta, a City of India, Where It was First Introduced around 1930
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4. Rickshaw as a Mode of Transport:
• Easily Available
• Cheaper Fare
• Enjoyable Journey
• Eco-Friendly / Environmental Safe
• Employment of Poor Rickshaw Puller
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5. Other Uses of Rickshaw:
• Announcement
• Advertisement
• Carrying Goods
• Symbol of Culture
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6. Rickshaw Art:
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Rickshaw Looks Very Beautiful for the Painting
• The Painting Subject Could be Natural, Film Poster or Religious
• The Painted Tin Sheet Represents the Painter’s Choice and
Designing Skill
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7. End Notes about Rickshaw:
• Rickshaws are Cheap and Popular Mode of Transport
• Non-motorized Vehicle, NO Noise
• NO Waste of Fuel, NO Air Pollution
• Efficient Transport for short to medium distances
• Best Transport for Women, Small Children and Elder Persons
• 5 Million People Throughout the Country are Dependent on Rickshaw
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