CG activities not producing fair results for people

He said, "Justice is disappearing from each and every corner of life and this is high time for people to play a conscious role."

The press conference was organised by the Citizens Rights Movement at the National Press Club in the city to press home its 11-point demand to communication ministry as well as other bodies concerned.

In support of his remark, Justice Rabbani, who is an adviser of the organisation, said the price of essentials can be an example.

The producers of rice or potato are not getting even their production cost while the consumers are paying high price for the products, he added.

"Nobody knows how the money has been robbed of by the middlemen. It is the duty of the caretaker government to find out the gaps and take immediate steps," said Justice Rabbani.

Secretary General of Citizens Rights Movement Tushar Rehman in a written statement placed the 11-point demand at the press conference.

He demanded immediate implementation of the tripartite agreement signed on April 8 to bring an end to the misery of city commuters.

He said in order to save the commuters from being cheated it is necessary to fix the city corporation building as the starting point and install milestone after every one-mile distance.

Tushar said although the bodies concerned recommended Tk .07 hike for diesel-run vehicle, the bus companies are charging not less than Tk 1 per mile.

"Though we have gone for BMW. Cadillac, Mercedes and Rolls-Royce, but still we feel an ardent craving for relief materials and tins meant for poor people," he added.

" We want exemplary punishment to those who are involved in corruption," the speakers urged.

"The communication minister of former government and his close allies took bribes in importing CNG-run auto-rickshaws/taxicabs. They breached the promise of lower fare for CNG-run bus, but took the advantage of tax exemption, and stole money in establishing CNG refuelling stations," they alleged.

Apart from strong monitoring system, the speakers called for steps to ensure that CNG-run three-wheelers/ taxicabs strictly follow the metres, and there is 24-hour service of traffic police in the city.

Journalist Syed Abul Moksud, Dr Dilara Hafiz of Eden College and Group Captain Alfaz also spoke on this occasion.