In the hands of unskilled drivers
According to different reports and surveys, in most of the cases the inefficient or fake drivers are responsible for road accidents. I came to know a different thing while talking to a driver in Dhaka. The driver said, “I am a skilled driver but I failed to obtain the driving license after my third attempt because I didn't give bribe to the BRTA (Bangladesh Road and Transport Authority) people, whereas unskilled drivers are buying driving licenses.” He also added that we have shortage of skilled drivers and unskilled drivers are driving throughout the city. If this is the real picture, then how come our roads will be safe from accidents, as the ghost is in the mustard? The government should take a hard line to curb corruption in all sectors like transport, electricity etc.
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