Battery-run rickshaws, illegal CNG auto-rickshaws to be banned from tomorrow in Sylhet

Starting tomorrow (23 September), battery-run rickshaws and illegal, unregistered CNG-run auto-rickshaws will be banned in Sylhet city areas, ending a seven-day ultimatum issued by the traffic division of the Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP).

In a notice issued on 16 September, the SMP announced that all illegal vehicles would be prohibited from operating on major and key roads in Sylhet city starting 23 September.

According to the notice signed by Mohammad Saiful Islam, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) of SMP, any violations of this ban will result in the confiscation of illegal vehicles and appropriate legal action against the offenders.

SMP sources said that from Monday, all CNG-run auto-rickshaws operating within the Sylhet metropolitan area must be marked with a yellow border on a green background.

Similarly, those operating outside the metropolitan area must be marked with a white border on a green background. No auto-rickshaw from outside the metropolitan area will be allowed to enter the city.

The SMP further emphasized that auto-rickshaw owners and drivers must implement these directives immediately. Failure to comply will result in a complete ban on illegal and unregistered auto-rickshaws within Sylhet city starting September 23.

Residents, vehicle owners, and drivers have been urged to assist the traffic division of the Sylhet Metropolitan Police in upholding the country's laws.