Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division and Ministry of Railways Habibur Rashid on Thursday stressed the need for regular vision screening and healthcare for professional drivers, particularly during the issuance and renewal of driving licences, to ensure safer roads.

"When a driver takes the steering wheel, the lives of hundreds of passengers depend on them. Therefore, ensuring a driver has clear vision is not just about helping one individual; it is about safeguarding the lives of countless passengers," he said.

The state minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a National Road Safety Day 2026 programme organised by VisionSpring Bangladesh at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel under its "See to Be...