Accident victims compensated on National Road Safety Day

National Road Safety Day 2026 was observed in Pirojpur under the theme, "Safe Roads, Prosperous Nation—Bangladesh Above All." To mark the occasion, the Pirojpur District Administration and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) organized a roadshow and a discussion meeting. 

During the event, compensation cheques were distributed to individuals injured in road accidents and to the families of those who lost their lives; additionally, certificates of recognition were awarded to 10 outstanding drivers.

The roadshow was inaugurated at 9:30 AM in front of the District Circuit House. This was followed by a discussion meeting at 10:00 AM, held in the 'Shaheed Abdur Razzaq-Saif Mizan Memorial Conference Room' at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

The meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Md. Golam Rabbani and moderated by Md. Motiur Rahman Fahad, Assistant Director of the Pirojpur BRTA.

In his address, Deputy Commissioner Md. Golam Rabbani emphasized that everyone, including drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, must remain vigilant to prevent road accidents. He stressed the importance of adhering to traffic laws, observing speed limits, and ensuring that vehicles are operated by skilled, trained drivers. He further noted that government agencies, transport owners, workers, and the general public must work collectively to ensure discipline and safety on the roads.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Md. Golam Rabbani handed over compensation cheques to those injured in road accidents and to the families of the deceased. Certificates were also presented to 10 exemplary drivers.

The event was attended by Additional District Magistrate Tanzila Kabir Tropa; Professor Sheikh Rafiqul Islam, Principal of Pirojpur Government Suhrawardy College; Saifuddin Al Madani, Assistant Director of the District Information Office; Traffic Inspector (Admin) Md. Ruhul Amin; S. M. Saidul Islam Kismat, Member Secretary of the District BNP; and Gazi Wahiduzzaman Lavlu, President of the Pirojpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and former Member Secretary of the District BNP. Also present were Gazi Asaduzzaman Masum, General Secretary of the District Bus-Minibus Owners' Association; Farid Sheikh, President of the District Bus-Minibus Workers' Union; Alif Ahmed Rajib, General Secretary of the same union; as well as officials from various government departments, students from different educational institutions, bus drivers, transport workers, and media personnel.

These programs were organized to mark the day with the objectives of preventing road accidents, ensuring compliance with traffic laws, and raising awareness among drivers and pedestrians.

-    ZHF/NS