Road crashes on the rise
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In recent times, the number of road crashes in our country has increased alarmingly. Every day the electronic and print media are covering horrifying news of tragic road mishaps occurring on different roads and highways across the country, resulting in the loss of many invaluable lives and causing disability to a large number of people. The tragic accident at Mirsarai, Chittagong and the road crash in Manikganj in August this year that claimed the invaluable lives of Tareque Masud and Mishuk Munier, are but a few examples of the innumerable road accidents taking place every now and then. There are many causes of frequent road crashes.. But the post-accident analysis reveals that most of the mishaps occur due to the reckless driving as well as the negligence of the drivers, many of whom are uneducated and incompetent and have managed to procure the driving licenses without undergoing proper training through bribing the corrupt officials. Apart from this, some of the drivers are drug-addicts and sometimes they are found to be drunk during the trips. Moreover, the drivers of different vehicles are often seen talking on cell phones which lead to the inevitable consequences. We want no more loss of lives on roads and highways. So, we urge the government to undertake appropriate and adequate measures in order to curb the menace of increasing road accidents and ensure safe roads for all of us.
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