Stern action if extra fare charged during Eid journey: DMP Chief
Staff Reporter :
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman has warned of taking legal action against people who would overcharge passengers during the Eid-ul-Fitr.
He also reiterated that actions will also be taken against those drivers who would ply the road during that time without a license.
He made the announcement at a coordination meeting held at the DMP headquarters to review the overall law and order situation in the capital, ensure safe and smooth travel for passengers, and facilitate the Eid prayers on Wednesday.
“Legal action will be taken against those who charge more than the fare fixed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, Bangladesh Railway, and the Ministry of Shipping,” he said.
The DMP commissioner also said that action will be taken against those who sell tickets without a counter.
He said that according to newspaper reports, 1.5 crore people will leave Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones. “We are holding this meeting today to make it a smooth and safe journey for them,” he said.
“We will be monitoring the situation on all modes of transport, including road, rail, and ship. However, the need to give more importance to the road network was raised in the discussion by the speakers present at the meeting,” he said.
Habibur Rahman further said that coordination between Dhaka Metropolitan Police and the neighboring districts of Narayanganj and Gazipur is very important.
“I would request our traffic and crime DCs to contact the units at the district borders and ensure that proper management is in place,” he added.
The DMP commissioner also said that there are 11 entry and exit points to Dhaka. “I request everyone to take separate measures for proper management at these points. Hold meetings, take decisions, and coordinate. If necessary, start a WhatsApp group. Share your programmes,” he said.
He further said that due to the development of roads, it will take very little time to reach the destination from Dhaka.
“However, in some places people might face difficulties while leaving Dhaka. We have given more importance to these points. At the same time, I request the officials to take effective steps to solve these problems,” he said.
“The issue of unfit vehicles has come up in our discussion. The owners and union leaders are present at this conference. Everyone has agreed that no unfit vehicle will be allowed on the road.
Even then, the police have been instructed not to allow these vehicles on the road in any way,” he said.
The owners’ association officials have spoken about not allowing anyone to drive without a license.
“I would request our officials who are present to take steps to ensure an accident-free Eid,” he said.
In the past, it has been seen that over-speeding, carrying more passengers than the capacity, driving without a driving license, and using helpers and minors to drive vehicles after the main driver is not available. Instructions have been given to all to prevent these.
