United News of Bangladesh

Speakers at a views-exchange meeting on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger coordination among transport owners, workers and law enforcement agencies to ensure safe, orderly and hassle-free travel for homebound people during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting was held at Mohakhali Bus Terminal in the capital on Wednesday with transport owners and workers to discuss measures for ensuring smooth, safe and toll-free journeys for passengers during the Eid rush. Traders fined for selling diesel at higher prices in Manikganj Member of Parliament Advocate Samsur Rahman Shimul Biswas attended the programme as the chief guest. Special guests included Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Sarwar and President of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association MA Baten. The keynote speech was delivered by Secretary General of the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association and General Secretary of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association Md Saiful Alam. The meeting was chaired by Executive President of the Mohakhali Bus Terminal Owners Association Abul Kalam Azad and was attended by transport owners, workers’ representatives and officials from relevant organisations. Speaking at the event, Advocate Samsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, MO,  said a large number of people travel from the capital to different districts during Eid. He urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure passenger safety and prevent overcharging of fares and extortion. DMP Commissioner Md Sarwar said police have taken necessary security measures to ensure smooth Eid travel. He said surveillance will be intensified at bus terminals and on important roads, and immediate action will be taken if any allegations of extortion or passenger harassment are received. Speakers at the meeting emphasised strengthening coordination among transport owners, workers and law enforcement agencies to make Eid travel safe, organised and free from harassment.