Outmoded transport system of port city

Mahmudul Hasan , Senior officer, Abl, Chittagong

Photo: Anurup Kanti Das

I am a resident of Chittagong. In Chittagong city not a single seating service bus exists. The buses which are now plying the roads are very old. At office time it becomes very difficult to get on a bus because all of them remain overcrowded. If a bus has the capacity of carrying maximum 60 passengers, it often carries 100 passengers and stops frequently at any point of the road for taking more passengers. This often leads to quarrel between passengers and the driver and the helper, but to no avail. As a result, it becomes difficult to attend office in time. I draw the attention of the authorities concerned to take necessary action regarding the issue.