Remove billboards from highways: Obaidul Quader

Road Transport and Bridges minister Obaidul Quader ordered the authorities concerned to remove billboards from highways by August.

The minister made the assertion on Saturday while visiting at Chandana intersection on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway.

He also said “We are running towards our goals. But development is not possible by taking dead bodies over the shoulder or threatening life to earn livelihood.”

However, the government issued ban on plying auto-rickshaws and three-wheelers through 22 highways across the country from August 1.

During the time, the minister claimed that initially the decision of banning three-wheelers from highways have received public support.

He also urged media persons to play role in creating public awareness regarding the government drives.

High-ups of Gazipur road department and police department, among others, were present during the minister’s visit.