Call to ensure commuters' safe walking
Speakers urge govt
Poribesh Bachao Andolon at a token programme demands restoration of Zebra-crossing system for safe walking in the city. The programme was held at Shahbagh intersection yesterday.Photo: STAR
Speakers at a protest programme yesterday demanded cancellation of the government decision that anyone who does not use pedestrian overpass will be taken to 24-hour imprisonment as of November 1. They also sought restoration of Zebra-crossing system to ensure safe walking for people of all groups including the sick, elderly and physically challenged. The demands came from the programme titled ''Foot overpass is not pedestrian-friendly and 24-hours jail is non-democratic: We demand Zebra-crossing for safe walking.'' Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA) organised it in front of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in the city yesterday, said a press release. POBA Chairman Abu Naser Khan strongly criticised the government terming the decision a benefit to a section of people who use private car. He said Zebra-crossing system across the city will be more pedestrian-friendly.
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