Road Transport Act comes into effect Friday

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01 November, 2019, 09:00 am

Last modified: 01 November, 2019, 09:01 am

Road Transport Act comes into effect Friday

UNB

01 November, 2019, 09:00 am

Last modified: 01 November, 2019, 09:01 am

Photo :UNB

Photo :UNB

The much-talked-about Road Transport Act will come into effect on Friday.

Road Transport and Bridges Ministry issued a notification on October 22 in this regard.

The 'Road Transport Bill-2018' was passed by parliament on September 19, 2018, keeping a provision of maximum five years' jail for any death or serious injuries caused by reckless or negligent driving.

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