Amid protests and clashes, the government plans to challenge the order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in the capitalThe interim government has decided to appeal the High Court's recent order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka following widespread protests and clashes between drivers and law-enforcing agencies. "The government has decided to appeal the High Court's order to ban battery-operated rickshaws in the Supreme Court. Since the High Court's order on Tuesday, which gave three days for the removal of these rickshaws from Dhaka city, protests and blockades have erupted across the capital. Despite having no legal status, battery-powered rickshaws have long been a common sight in the narrow lanes of Dhaka and other cities. Following the order, rickshaw drivers blocked the Doyaganj intersection the next day, demanding the continuation of battery-powered rickshaws.

Source: bd News24 November 24, 2024 16:44 UTC