Road safety will be prioritised in Gono Odhikar Parishad’s election manifesto: Nur
Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur said that road safety will be given priority in the party's manifesto for the upcoming 13th National Election.
He made the remarks today (9 December) while receiving a formal proposal at the party's Bijoynagar office in Dhaka.
The proposal, submitted by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Road Safety Coalition Bangladesh called for including a dedicated 'Road Safety Law' in the manifesto to ensure safe roads across the country.
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According to a press release issued by Tariqul Islam, advocacy officer (communication) of the Dhaka Ahsania Mission's Road Safety Project, Nur expressed grave concern over the alarming number of road crashes in Bangladesh.
"The number of road crashes in the country is terrifying. Every day, we lose lives on the roads. We all must step forward to prevent these tragedies," Nur said.
"Road safety concerns everyone. A comprehensive Road Safety Law is essential to protect all road users, and it will have a significant positive impact in preventing crashes and saving lives," he added.
Senior Vice President of Gono Odhikar Parishad Faruk Hasan, party's Spokesperson And Senior Joint Secretary General Hasan Al Mamun, and Advocacy officers Tariqul Islam and Monoarul Islam from the Dhaka Ahsania Mission's Road Safety Project, among others, were present at the event.
