Dhaka, March 18 -- Highway Police have identified 1,443 robbers and launched a crackdown to ensure safety during Eid travels.

Transport owners and workers are calling for tighter regulation of smaller vehicles, including three-wheelers and motorcycles, to ensure smoother travel on the highways.

In a discussion over safer Eid travels at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Monday, the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association presented seven recommendations.

In the meeting, Deputy Inspector General (Operations) of Highway Police Shafiqul Islam said, "A drive has been launched against 1,443 robbers involved in highway robberies after identifying them.

"A total of 340 teams are in operations across the 3,900km national highway.

"Keep the Highw...