Chattogram, 20 November 2025
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) organized a stakeholder awareness meeting today (Thursday, 20 November) at the conference room of the Nagar Bhaban under to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to enhance road safety in the city. The event was organized with technical support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and Vital Strategies. During the meeting, 25 CCC drivers were briefed on the importance of adhering to speed limits in the city to ensure road safety.
The meeting was presided over by Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Chief Executive Officer (In charge), CCC. Among the attendees were Md. Ruhul Amin Labu, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic North), Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) and K. M. Mahbub Kabir, Deputy Director, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). The meeting was moderated by Labib Tazone, Initiative Coordinator, BIGRS Chattogram, while the keynote presentation was delivered by Aminul Islam Sujon, Technical Advisor, Vital Strategies. Aziz Ahmed, Public Relations Officer, CCC delivered the welcome remarks.
Speaking at the event, Md. Ruhul Amin, ACP (Traffic North) of CMP said that uncontrolled speed is one of the leading causes of road crashes. He noted that the has set maximum speed limits based on road and vehicle categories, and urged transport drivers to strictly follow these regulations.
K. M. Mahbub Kabir, Deputy Director, BRTA said that more than 35,000 people have lost their lives on the roads between 2020 and 2025. He highlighted that BRTA has undertaken several initiatives to prevent deaths and injuries by making roads safer. Setting speed limits is among the major steps taken in this regard. He stressed the need for both drivers and road users to be aware of traffic laws to ensure safer roads. Labib Tazone, Initiative Coordinator, BIGRS discussed the significance and theme of this year’s observance. He said the day is observed to remember those killed or injured in road crashes, express solidarity with their families, and reinforce the commitment to preventing such incidents in the future.
Presenting the keynote paper, Aminul Islam Sujon, Technical Advisor, Vital Strategies said this year’s theme is “Lost Talents.” He noted that road crashes do not just claim lives, but also result in the loss of skills, ideas, and potential contributions to society. Statistics show that most victims are young, working-age individuals who could have contributed significantly to their families and society. Their premature deaths rob not only their immediate families but also the nation of future creativity and productivity.
Road crash survivor Md. Rubel, an autorickshaw driver who suffered permanent disability, shared his experience at the meeting. He said a speeding truck hit his rickshaw from behind in 2021 and dragged him 400–500 meters without stopping, leaving him unable to walk. He urged all drivers to maintain controlled speed to prevent such tragedies.
The event also featured remarks from Morshed Hasan Molla, Manager of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), Md. Helal Uddin, Enforcement Coordinator and Communication Officer Mahamudul Hasan, BIGRS along with officials from various CCC departments and CCC drivers.