Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged Eid holidaymakers not to travel on roof of vehicles risking their lives.

"The accident in Rangpur took place due to reckless driving. We shouldn't travel on vehicles' roof as it is risky," said the minister while talking to reporters after visiting the Dhaka-Aricha Highway at noon.

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Quader, also general secretary of Awami League, said local Awami League leaders were directed to assist the family members of 16 people killed in Rangpur road crash.

About militant attack, he said, "We can't rule out the possibility of militant attack in the country. We never thought of militant attacks at Holey Artisan Bakery and near Sholakia Eidgah but the attacks were carried out."