Dhaka:National Road Safety Day 2026 was marked across the country today with various activities, including rallies, discussions, and awareness programs, emphasizing the importance of responsible behavior and collaboration to ensure safer roads.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this year's theme is "Safe Roads, Prosperous Country, Bangladesh First." Although the day is officially observed on October 22, the events were held today due to the date coinciding with a holiday.
During a discussion at Sarak Bhaban in Tejgaon, Dhaka, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam urged all stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring road safety, highlighting the daily loss of valuable lives due to road accidents. He cited reckless driving, unfit vehicles, pedestrian carelessness, faulty roads, and negligence by stakeholders, including traffic police, as primary causes of road crashes. The minister also reiterated the government's commitment to enacting a comprehensive road safety law by 2027 and pledged to halve road crash deaths and injuries by 2030.
In Barguna, a discussion meeting and cheque distribution ceremony were organized by the district administration and Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), chaired by Deputy Commissioner Taslima Akter. Cheques worth Tk 51 lakh were distributed among families of road accident victims and injured individuals.
In Sherpur, a rally and discussion meeting, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Farida Yasmin, called on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to act responsibly and obey traffic laws.
In Gaibandha, a road safety awareness meeting chaired by Additional District Magistrate Khadija Begum emphasized law enforcement and individual awareness. Four bus drivers were awarded for their contributions to road safety.
The National Road Safety Day 2026 in Rangpur focused on enforcing laws and increasing public awareness to prevent road accidents, with a discussion attended by Rangpur-3 lawmaker Md Mahbubur Rahman Belal.
Overall, the events across various districts highlighted the collective efforts needed to improve road safety and reduce accidents in the country.