BRTC to launch special bus service for women in Dhaka

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch a dedicated bus service for women in Dhaka as part of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government's election manifesto commitments. The pink-coloured buses will be inaugurated on August 18, with women serving as both drivers and conductors.

According to a press release signed by BRTC Public Relations Officer Mostakim Bhuiyan, the launch ceremony will take place at 10am on August 18 at the BRTC Dhaka Truck Depot in Tejgaon. Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam will attend the event as chief guest, while Railways and Road Transport and Highways State Minister Habibur Rashid and Secretary Dr Mohammad Ziaul Haque will be present as special guests. BRTC Chairman Abdul Latif Molla will preside over the ceremony.

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BRTC said the initiative has been undertaken to provide women with safer and more comfortable public transport while fulfilling the government's election manifesto. The dedicated service is expected to create a more secure commuting environment for female passengers and expand women's participation in the public transport sector.