Rajshahi:A rally and discussion meeting were held in Rajshahi to mark National Safe Road Day, focusing on preventing road accidents, raising public awareness, and ensuring safe roads. These events were organized by the District Administration and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), with participation from the Rajshahi District Branch of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the rally commenced from the Deputy Commissioner's office, featuring representatives from the district administration, BRTA, NISCHA, and various levels of the transport sector. It circled the court area to the beat of a band before returning to the starting point.
Following the rally, a discussion meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner's office. Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam, who served as the chief guest, emphasized the need for everyone to follow traffic laws to ensure road safety. The meeting was presided over by Additional District Magistrate Umme Kulsum Sampa and conducted by Shahjaman Haque, Assistant Director of BRTA Rajshahi, with Advocate Toufiq Ahsan Titu, President of NISCHA Rajshahi District Branch, as a special guest.
In his address, Deputy Commissioner Islam stressed the importance of responsible behavior from all stakeholders to prevent road accidents. Advocate Titu highlighted the necessity of coordinated efforts among the administration, BRTA, transport owners, workers, and the general public to enforce laws and maintain road discipline.
The meeting also saw participation from Rabiul Islam, President of the District Truck Group, Mainul Haque Mana, President of the District Truck, Tank-lorry and Covered Van Workers Union, and Additional Superintendent of Police Helena Akhter. Emphasis was placed on collective awareness and compliance with traffic regulations by drivers, transport owners, workers, passengers, and the public, alongside government initiatives for road safety.