Dhaka, May 9 -- As road crashes continue to claim lives daily, especially during major festivals like Eid, experts are urging urgent and comprehensive measures to improve road safety across Bangladesh.
During the last Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, 132 people were killed and 208 injured in 110 road crashes over just eight days, according to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). During Eid-ul-Azha last year, 215 people died and 278 were injured in 216 crashes over 12 days.
In response, Dhaka Ahsania Mission's Health Sector organized a discussion titled "Role of Media in Strengthening Road Safety" in Shyamoli, Dhaka, on Tuesday. At the event, Director Iqbal Masud presented nine key recommendations to prevent road crashes, especially during...