Save the Environment Movement, an organisation, yesterday demanded making seperate lanes for rickshaws instead of banning those from roads.
The organisation made the demand at a human chain in front of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University.
Its Chairman Abu Naser Khan said the rickshaw is an environment-friendly vehicle, which is being withdrawn from various roads showing excuse of traffic congestion.
He said the government is taking plans for private cars, including parking, loan facilities, gas supply in cheap rate and constructing elevated expressway. But a few people of the city use the private cars, he said.
They demanded of the government to fix rickshaw fare, limit use of private cars and make the environment for walking and riding bicycle.
President of Modern Club Abul Hasnath and President of Nagarbashir Shangathon Ansar Ali spoke at the programme.
News Source: The Daily Star (May 6, 2011)
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