Tangail: Keeping in mind the slogan “Use quality helmets and maintain safe speed – reduce loss of life and property”, free helmets were distributed in the district on the occasion of National Road Safety Day. On Wednesday, at the initiative of the Tangail Road Department, Executive Engineer Cynthia Azmiri Khan distributed free helmets among motorcyclists aiming to create mass awareness for saving lives.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Sub-Divisional Engineer of the Road Department Zahidul Islam and TI of District Traffic Department Delwar Hossain were present during the distribution. Executive Engineer Cynthia Azmiri Khan emphasized that helmets were distributed to increase awareness about road safety, develop a culture of law-abiding, and instill a sense of responsibility and safety among citizens.
Khan remarked that a helmet is not just an object to be used in accordance with the law, but a symbol of life safety. He called on all motorcyclists to wear helmets and obey traffic rules while riding on the road.