Manikganj: Speakers at a views-exchange meeting on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger coordination among transport owners, workers, and law enforcement agencies to ensure safe, orderly, and hassle-free travel for homebound people during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting was held at Mohakhali Bus Terminal in the capital with transport owners and workers to discuss measures for ensuring smooth, safe, and toll-free journeys for passengers during the Eid rush.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Member of Parliament Advocate Samsur Rahman Shimul Biswas attended the programme as the chief guest. Special guests included Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Sarwar and President of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association MA Baten. The keynote speech was delivered by Secretary General of the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association and General Secretary of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association Md Saiful Alam.
The meeting was chaired by Executive President of the Mohakhali Bus Terminal Owners Association Abul Kalam Azad and was attended by transport owners, workers’ representatives, and officials from relevant organisations. Speaking at the event, Advocate Samsur Rahman Shimul Biswas highlighted the significant number of people traveling from the capital to different districts during Eid. He urged all stakeholders to collaborate to ensure passenger safety and prevent overcharging of fares and extortion.
DMP Commissioner Md Sarwar stated that the police have implemented necessary security measures to ensure smooth Eid travel. He mentioned that surveillance will be intensified at bus terminals and on important roads, and immediate action will be taken if any allegations of extortion or passenger harassment are received. Speakers at the meeting emphasized strengthening coordination among transport owners, workers, and law enforcement agencies to make Eid travel safe, organized, and free from harassment.