Govt to form local committees to stop extortion: Shahara

The government will form committees in the country's district and upazila level to prevent extortions on highways and public transport terminals during the month of Ramadan and ahead of Eid.
The local committees will also monitor the ferry terminals to stop overtaking of vehicles so that traffic congestions are not created at the terminals.
Home Minister Shahara Khatun said these at her office in the capital after a meeting with the leaders of Bangladesh Sramik Federation yesterday.
Asked about the reports that surfaced of extortion on highways where police were also allegedly involved, Shahara said the committees will be formed consisting of local police officers, administration and union leaders.
So, the committees will detect who extort money and take steps, she said.
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, State Minister for Home Shamsul Haque Tuku, and chiefs of police, highway police and Dhaka metropolitan police, among others, also attended the meeting.