The number of driving licence issued by the authorities in Bangladesh is 2 million against 3.8 million vehicles, he told parliament on Tuesday, citing a World Health Organization report. “Who are driving the remaining 1.8 million vehicles?” he asked, expressing concern over deaths in road accidents. A state minister of Sheikh Hasina’s last government, Chunnu demanded implementation of the instructions issued by the prime minister during last year’s student movement for safe roads. He also demanded a statement from Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader under Rule 300 of parliamentary procedure. The member of the Jatiya Party’s presidium said Quader is often seen carrying out driving licence inspections on the roads.

Source: bd News24 February 05, 2019 18:45 UTC