Why is the administration failing to stop road accidents?

Number of deaths and accidents are still rising in Bangladesh, despite discussions, protests, and movements demanding safer roads. According to Bangladesh Police, there were nearly 5,500 road accidents and 5,088 people lost their lives in 2021. Why aren't the number of accidents reducing even after expert advice and the government's assurances and law?

Road construction budgets are skyrocketing yet nobody is able to ensure road safety. Is the government doing enough to ensure road safety?

The Daily Star reporter Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary joins Debjani Shyama in today's Straight from Star Newsroom to discuss road safety.