None would be allowed on wrong side: Obaidul
The photo of a SUV apparently carrying a VIP holding a rank high enough to be entitled to fly the national flag on his or her vehicle driving the wrong way defies rationale. Once again, it blazons the apparent disdain of the VIPs for traffic rules, setting a bad example for the public. Star file photo
Stern actions will be taken against the people including ministers, lawmakers and VIPs if they drive on the wrong side of the roads, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.
"Ministers, MPs, VIPs whoever they are will face legal action if found driving on the wrong side of the road," Minister Quader said.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The minister came up with the remark while inaugurating an underpass on Kaliakoir-Nabinagar road at Sarabo in Gazipur City Corporation area around 11:00am, reports our Gazipur correspondent.
Police along with Rover scouts and community police are trying their best to ease the sufferings of the Eid holiday-makers, he added.
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