Bogura Office 

With  the theme "Safe Roads, a Prosperous Country, Bangladesh First", National Road Safety Day-2026 was celebrated in Bogura  through various programs. On the occasion of the day, a colourful rally started from the Battala premises of the Deputy Commissioner's office at 10 am on Wednesday  and later a discussion meeting was held in the Deputy Commissioner's conference room, Korotwa.

Bogura  Deputy Commissioner Md. Taufiqur Rahman was present as the chief guest at the event. Besides, Bogura City Corporation Administrator M.R. Islam Swadhin and Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Md. Atowar Rahman were present as special guests at the event. Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Bogra Circle Assistant Director (Engineering) Mohammad Harun Ur Rashid supervised the overall event.

Chief guest at the discussion, Bogura Deputy Commissioner Md. Taufiqur Rahman said, "Excessive vehicle dependence, especially the tendency to use easy bikes everywhere, is reducing our physical exertion and walking habits, resulting in the outbreak of various diseases in the body." He emphasized on developing the habit of walking by reducing dependence on motorized vehicles for short distance travel in daily life.

The program highlighted some specific guidelines for motor vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, passengers, and pedestrians to prevent road accidents and increase public awareness.

Motor vehicle drivers are advised to adhere to the speed limit and not drive recklessly or at excessive speed under any circumstances. It is prohibited to drive a motor vehicle without wearing a seat belt and the use of mobile phones or earphones while driving is completely prohibited.

The guidelines for motorcycle riders state that both the driver and the rider must wear a standard helmet and that no more than one rider can be carried on a motorcycle.

For the safety of passengers, it is said that it is not allowed to get on or off the vehicle while it is moving and one should refrain from traveling as a passenger in a motor vehicle carrying goods. 

Pedestrians are advised to use zebra crossings, footbridges and underpasses for movement. They are advised to refrain from running or talking on mobile phones while crossing the road. They are also advised to use the sidewalk and walk carefully on the right side of the road without sidewalks.