Rangpur:The "National Road Safety Day 2026" was observed in Rangpur with a renewed call for strict enforcement of relevant laws and increased public awareness to prevent road accidents and human casualties. The district administration and the Rangpur Circle of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) jointly organized a discussion at the Rangpur Deputy Commissioner's conference room to mark the occasion.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was attended by lawmaker for Rangpur-3 constituency Md Mahbubur Rahman Belal as the chief guest, with Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan presiding. Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md Jahangir Alam, Divisional Director of the Local Government Division Md Abu Jafar, District Council Administrator Md Saiful Islam, and BRTA Divisional Director Subrata Kumar Debnath also spoke as special guests.
In his speech, Belal emphasized that preventing road accidents requires more than just enacting laws; their strict enforcement is necessary. He highlighted the importance of personal responsibility and public awareness in establishing an orderly and safe road transport system. Belal noted the risk posed by unauthorized vehicles on highways and called for a firmer stance by the administration to curb such practices.
The BRTA marked the day by distributing guidelines and leaflets among motor vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, vehicle owners, passengers, and pedestrians. Certificates and crests were awarded to four outstanding drivers for their safe driving practices. The event was attended by government officials, representatives from various voluntary organizations, students, and journalists. A colorful rally was also held on the city streets prior to the discussion.