A total of 8,642 people have been killed and 21,855 injured in road crashes across country last year, a report of Bangladesh Passengers' Welfare Association has said today.

Although the new fare of CNG-run auto-rickshaws comes into effect in Dhaka city from today, many three-wheelers have been staying off the streets, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

Bangladesh Passengers’ Welfare Association urges government to solve crisis in transport sector that has arisen out of “uncontrolled” fare hike in public transports.