Road accidents or murders?
There has been an alarming rise in road accidents across the country, particularly in the highways and the capital city. Road accidents are claiming valuable lives almost every day. A report by the National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR), a non-government organisation, revealedthat at least 4,284 people were killed and 9,112 injured in 3,472 road accidents across the country during the last year. Some 2,471 people died in the last six months alone.
Last Sunday, a tragic accident snatched away the lives of two college students and left several others injured. But the authorities concerned are turning a blind eye to this problem. We are dumbfounded by the irresponsible speech of the shipping minister in this regard.
Reckless driving, unhealthy competition among the drivers, lack of monitoring by the authorities and unfit vehicles are mostly responsible for road accidents. Moreover, the tendency among drivers and commuters to violatetraffic rules has also contributed to this situation.We want the guarantee of normal death. Can the government ensure that?
Rasel Rana
Department of Government & Politics, Jahangirnagar University
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