Quader vows drive against illegal billboards in September

An all-out drive will start in September to remove all illegal billboards across the country, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday.

The minister was talking to journalists during his visit to the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Cherag Ali Market area of Gazipur.

Obaidul Quader urged all to remove illegal billboards by the end of August.

He said billboards, springing up like mushrooms, are destroying the country's aesthetic appeal.       

On a different note, he said work on the Joydevpur-Mymensingh and Dhaka-Chittagong four lane is nearly complete.

The minister admitted that many roads have been damaged by the recent rain, and assured of repairing those as soon as possible.

He said all officials concerned would remain on-duty till the day before Eid to ensure hassle-free journeys for people going home for the festival.       

He further said that 506 more buses have been added to BRTC ahead of Eid, and 55 buses are on standby in case of emergencies.