Bangladesh interim government home affairs adviser, Lieutenant General, retd, Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, on Thursday said that both law and order and traffic congestion could be kept under control if everyone exercised patience and followed discipline.
He made the remarks while briefing journalists after visiting the Gabtali bus terminal in Dhaka.
‘I urge everyone to follow the rules while driving, transporting sacrificial animals and crossing roads as pedestrians,’ he said.
Addressing public concern over alleged fare hikes by transport operators ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the adviser said that operators had been instructed to adhere to government-fixed fare rates.
‘So far, no major complaints have been received,’ he claimed.
Explaining the cause of traffic congestion on some highways, he said a large number of cattle-laden vehicles were entering Dhaka from across the country and the situation was worsened by rain.
However, he added that the traffic department was alert and active, and the situation was expected to improve soon.
Later, the adviser visited the Gabtali sacrificial animal market.
Speaking to journalists there, he said the market’s management had significantly improved this year and that the prices of sacrificial animals were relatively reasonable.
Responding to a question about unsold large cattle, Jahangir said that fewer wealthy individuals were purchasing big animals this year as many ‘corrupt and money-hungry people’ were currently avoiding public attention due to ongoing anti-corruption drives.
The adviser also visited Mirpur and Kafrul police stations, as well as the Public Order Management unit in Mirpur, said a press release.