Dhaka, May 11 -- A 24-hour central control room will operate at the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Headquarters from May 20 to 31 to ensure safe and congestion-free Eid travel, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said.

Speaking at a preparatory meeting at the ministry on Monday, the minister said the hub would monitor key highways, prevent overcharging of fares, and coordinate with police, health services, and local administration.

According to a ministry statement, the minister also directed authorities to assign an additional 50 executive magistrates alongside BRTA's existing 19 executive magistrates to operate mobile courts across the country during Eid.

He also instructed authorities to form special vigi...