Awareness, law enforcement vital for road safety: Palak

State minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak has said that raising awareness among people, better road design and enforcement of laws are essential to ensure road safety.

"Drivers, transport owners, passengers and law enforcement agencies have to remain alert  for keeping roads safe round the year," Palak said this while attending an event marking National Road Safety Day at a city hotel.

Pathao Limited, a local ride-sharing service provider, and Access to Information (a2i) program jointly organized the event titled "Safety Fast" to raise awareness about road safety. Palak further said there are 4.5 crore students in schools, colleges and universities of the country. "Children and youths are the future of Bangladesh. Awareness should be created among them," State minister added.

Cricketer Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, MP, Brand Ambassador of Pathao, said that road safety is crucial for everyone. "So we all have to remain alert. We all need to work together to bring discipline on roads and highways," he added.

CEO of Pathao Hussain M Elias said, "Pathao is always working tirelessly to raise awareness about the safety and security of our riders and passengers. Specialized training is provided before the rider is incorporated into the ride-sharing service."