CNG filling stations to remain open 24-hour for Eid

The Natural Compressed Gas (CNG) filling stations will remain open round the clock from September 22-30 to facilitate journeys on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, scheduled to be held on September 25.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader made the announcement at the secretariat yesterday.

He said: “We have formed a special team headed by Bangladesh Road Transport Authority director to monitor four inter-district bus terminals of the capital to ensure hassle-free journey of the holidaymakers.”

The representatives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Dhaka South City Corporation, Dhaka North City Corporation and Bus Owners and Workers Association are included in the team.

The team will monitor to check charging of extra fares, overloading vehicles and other harassment of the passengers.