A comprehensive road law will be passed in parliament soon to reduce the number of deaths in road accidents, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says. He said the new law analyses the responsibilities of drivers, assistants, transport owners, and transport agencies. The minister said, “According to BRTA (Bangladesh Road Transport Authority) data, 14 people die every day due to road accidents. Our records show that in 2023, there were 5,495 road accidents resulting in approximately 5,024 deaths and a similar number of injuries.”Previously, the ‘Road Transport Act-2018’ was passed in parliament, providing a maximum of five years’ imprisonment for accidents caused by reckless driving. Home Minister Khan said the relevant ministries are working together to reduce road accidents and said, “An advanced city must have 25 percent of its area dedicated to roads.
