Risky sports on highways

Cricket has long been a beloved sport for the people of Bangladesh, especially the youth. However,  due to the lack of playgrounds in our urban areas, many of them take to the highways to play cricket and other sports. This is very dangerous. Speeding vehicles may run them over, or may also crash into other vehicles in order to avoid hitting the players. The ball may also hit commuters and pedestrians, causing serious injury.

In order to reduce such accidents, we need to increase awareness of the risks involved, and set up more playgrounds for sports enthusiasts in our cities.  

Akib Sumon
Bangladesh Agricultural University