Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- Drivers of battery-powered rickshaws, vans and easybikes have called for a unified policy under the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), rejecting draft regulations framed under the amended Local Government (City Corporation) Act.

At a media briefing in Dhaka on Wednesday, the Rickshaw, Battery Rickshaw-Van and Easybike Sangram Parishad said the BRTA had already prepared a draft policy covering safety standards, design and registration for electric three-wheelers.

The group also announced a protest programme, including a rally outside the National Press Club in Dhaka on Sept 16 and demonstrations across all divisional cities and major districts on Sept 16 to press home their demand.

According to the organi...