Sangsad Bhaban, July 13 -- Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday said there is little scope for waiving tolls on bridges under the Road Transport and Highways Division and the Bridges Division.

"Toll collection is governed by policy and revenue rules rather than ministerial discretion," he said in Parliament.

Responding to a Rule 71 notice raised by reserved seat BNP MP Shacot Ara Akter in Parliament, the minister said the Ministry has limited authority to suspend toll collection or exempt users based on requests or recommendations from members of parliament.

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