Joypurhat: The district administration has decided to stop supplying fuel oil to motor vehicles that fail to present valid documents, including a driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. The decision was made at a meeting held on Sunday afternoon at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room, organised by the district administration in collaboration with members of the District Petrol Pump Owners Association.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Md. Al Mamun Mia and attended by Superintendent of Police Mina Mahmuda, Additional District Magistrate Mohaimena Sharmin, and leaders of the Petrol Pump Owners Association, including Advisor Rawnkul Islam Chowdhury Tipu, President Ziaul Haque Al Amin Chowdhury Rana, and General Secretary Abul Khair Md. Golam Maula. The new regulation mandates that petrol pumps and fuel agencies across the district will not provide fuel to vehicles without proper documentation. Additionally, motorcycles without helmets will not be provided fuel.
Officials stated that the move aims to ensure fair distribution of fuel and strengthen road safety measures. Authorities also announced plans to conduct a drive against the illegal sale of fuel in the open market and to deploy law enforcement personnel at petrol pumps.
To raise public awareness, large banners outlining the new rules will be displayed at all petrol pumps across the district starting Monday.