Modern driving institutions needed
Photo: Palash Khan
We have learnt from a national daily that the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has taken steps to set up sophisticated training institutions in seven divisional headquarters in an effort to reduce road accidents throughout the country. Lack of institutional training has been identified as one of the reasons for road mishaps. The Korean ambassador said his government was interested to invest in the BRTA. Properly trained and skilled drivers will help reduce the number of fatal accidents. Sixty four driving schools can be set up in sixty four districts of the country. A large number of skilled drivers will also get the opportunity of going abroad with jobs and earn foreign currencies. A driving school can be set up with two or three mini buses, two or three trucks and two or three double-cabin pick-up vans initially. The Korean government will set up seven driving institutions. In that case, our government should come forward to set up 57 driving schools in other district towns. Huge investment will not be required to establish and operate 64 driving schools having necessary infrastructural facilities and vehicles.
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