Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Saturday expressed deep concern over the government move to amend the Road Transport Act-2018 before its enforcement ‘amid pressure from transport owners and workers’ associations’.
It also urged the authorities concerned to prevent any move to amend the act going against public interest and the Prime Minister’s directive to restore discipline in road transport sector.
“As per the media report, if the government compromises with the unjust demands of transport owners and workers then it’ll be tantamount to contempt of court,” said TIB Executive Director Inftekhuzzaman in a statement.
The Road Transport Bill, 2018 was passed by parliament on September 19, 2018 keeping a provision of maximum five years' imprisonment and Tk 0.5 million fine or both for causing severe injuries to or any death of any person due to reckless driving, reports UNB.