Dhaka, March 15 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar has warned of taking action immediately against the operation of unfit buses to ensure safe journey for the Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers.

"No unfit buses will be allowed during Eid season because when a bus breaks down, it causes traffic congestion. Carrying more passengers than capacity, running buses at over-speed, and operating buses with sick drivers have been banned," he said while addressing a view-exchange meeting with the public transport owners and workers at a bus stand in the capital on Saturday.

He said that helpdesks have been set up at bus terminals and lists of fares have been hung there.

He warned of taking instant action against those found c...