Rid Dhaka of vehicles over 15 years old: BARVIDA

Old vehicle importers today urged Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to gradually phase out from Dhaka vehicles which were over 15 years old for a healthier capital.

The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) also demanded a reduction in vehicle registration fee which was increased last week.

The BARVIDA also wanted the authority to cancel a "dual registration system", meant first for importers when the vehicles arrive and then for customers when the vehicles are sold.

The association placed the demands at a meeting with BRTA Chairman Nur Mohammad Mazumder at the BRTA headquarters.

BARVIDA President Md Habib Ullah Dawn led a delegation comprising its secretary general, Mohammed Shahidul Islam, and members of its executive committee.