Rajshahi:On the occasion of National Safe Road Day, a rally, discussion meeting, and awareness campaign were held in Rajshahi, organized by the Rajshahi District Branch of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the rally commenced from the NISCHA office at Kazihata, proceeded through Lakshmipur intersection and C and B intersection, and concluded back at the office. The event carried the slogan 'Safe Road, Prosperous Country, Bangladesh First,' emphasizing the importance of public awareness about road safety.
Following the rally, a discussion meeting took place at the organization's office. Zia Uddin Ahmed, Vice President of the Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attended as the chief guest. The meeting was presided over by Advocate Toufiq Ahsan Titu, President of NISCHA Rajshahi District Branch, and moderated by Engineer Junaid Ahmed, Vice President of the organization. Speakers highlighted the crucial role of awareness and responsibility among drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to prevent road accidents. They stressed adherence to traffic laws, speed limits, and road discipline as ways to reduce accidents, and called for collective efforts to build safer roads.
Present at the meeting were Cultural Secretary Advocate Munshi Abul Kalam Azad, Organizational Secretary Dr. Amanullah Bin Akhtar, Secretary for Accident Investigation and Research Shiuly Akter Jemy, along with other leaders of the organization. The event concluded with the distribution of leaflets and an awareness campaign on Lakshmipur Road. Organizers expressed their commitment to continue such initiatives to prevent road accidents and enhance public awareness.