Government Inaction Fuels Road Carnage in Bangladesh: When Will We See Real Change?
The road safety crisis in Bangladesh is a direct result of government negligence, corruption, and mismanagement, leaving thousands dead or injured each year. Students have taken to the streets in a bold campaign, showing “red cards” to traffic violators and demanding accountability. Despite clear calls for reform, the government remains inactive, prioritizing suppression of protests over genuine action. Instead of addressing the root causes—corruption, untrained drivers, and poor infrastructure—law enforcement resorts to violence against peaceful demonstrators. The time for excuses is over. Until the government commits to real change, the bloodshed on Bangladesh’s roads will continue.