File photo of Gono Forum President and Jatiya Oikya Front leader Dr Kamal Hossain Mehedi Hasan/Dhaka TribuneHe expressed deep shock at Abrar’s deathGono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Wednesday blamed the government's apathy for the growing road fatalities in the country. Dr Kamal said students had placed some demands during their movement for 'safe roads', nine months back. But the road accidents have increased due to indifference of the government and the authorities concerned to this end," he added. He regretted that brilliant student Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury died during the traffic week, forcing the students to take to the streets once again. The Gono Forum chief said the students' movement is the manifestation of their anger against the mismanagement on roads.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 20, 2019 15:33 UTC