Press ReleaseProposed Road Transport (Amendment) Act, 2024 is Self-Destructive;Anarchy and Insecurity Will Increase On the Roads: TIBDhaka, 28 March 2024: Dhaka, 28 March 2024: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced grave concerns regarding efforts to reduce punishments and penalties within certain sections of the Road Transport (Amendment) Act, 2024. Despite the optimistic inception of the Road Transport Act 2018 following protests by young students, its implementation remains far from reality, leading to a surge in street anarchy, lawlessness, and insecurity. TIB asserts that the exclusion of public interest in the proposed amendment will steer the law away from its core objectives, weaken it further, and ultimately intensify the hostage situation regarding road management by owners and workers.Media reports indicate that the cabinet has given approval in principle to the draft of the Road Transport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which includes amendments to at least 12 sections resulting in reduction in punishments and penalties for drivers and helpers. Media reports mentioned that penalties and punishments have been TIB asserts that amending the law under pressure and influence from the very group, meant to be regulated by it, undermines its universal acceptance and effectiveness in meeting public demands and ensuring safety. Additionally, such amendments risk deviating the law from its original objectives. Therefore, TIB strongly advocates the inclusion of opinions from experts and other stakeholders before finalising the Act.