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Transport workers’ demands to be examined: home minister
DHAKA, Nov 21, 2019 (BSS) – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said
the demands of the transport workers will be examined to know whether there
is any inconsistency in their demands.
“The nine-point demand of the transport workers has been sent to the
Road Transport and Bridges Ministry. Their demands will be examined,” he said
while addressing the inaugural session of the Traffic Awareness Fortnight at
Razarbagh Police Lines auditorium here.
Inspector General of Police Dr Mohammad Javed Patwary, Dhaka
Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Md Shafiqul islam and secretary
general of Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association Khandaker Enayet
Ullah were, among others, present.
Speaking as the chief guest, Asaduzzaman said if the transport workers
and pedestrians abide by the Road Transport Act, discipline will be brought
on the roads. But there is a tendency of breaking laws among people, he
added.
The home minister said there were some problems in enforcing the new
Road Transport Act-2018, but these problems were discussed by holding a
meeting last night with the leaders of transport owners and workers.
As per the instruction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, restrooms are
being constructed for the highway truck and lorry drivers, he said, adding
those who drive vehicles without any rest commit road accidents.
About the Traffic Awareness Fortnight that began today, Asaduzzaman said
the awareness campaign is being carried out across the country, aiming to
create awareness among people about the traffic rules. If all abide by the
traffic rules, the number of road accidents will be minimized to a great
extent, he said.
Earlier, the home minister inaugurated the Traffic Awareness Fortnight.
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