Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam said that roads will be designated under the city corporation area for plying cycle two days in every month.
He came up with the announcement while attending the "Pedal for Planet" cycling rally organised jointly by voluntary organizations Jaago Foundation and Volunteer for Bangladesh on Saturday from in front of the Sangsad Bhaban to Gulshan-2 intersection.
The DNCC Mayor said that physical exercise and sports are necessary to build a drug-free healthy society. Cycling is an excellent form of exercise. Many people are suffering from various diseases including body pain, headache due to lack of sports and exercise.
Therefore, it is necessary to play sports and exercise for good health. The youth should not spend their idle time sitting at home but should come to the field,"
“The environment is being damaged in many ways due to climate change. Carbon emissions are increasing due to various vehicles. But bicycle is an eco-friendly vehicle that does not emit any carbon. So, we are encouraging cycling. We will create cycle lanes. However, even after creating cycle lanes, it is seen that the encroachers occupy them. We will resist such encroachers with the help of volunteers and youth,” he added.
Shopping malls will not be allowed in the Anwara Park at Farmgate. There will be a park there. People will walk and exercise in this park,” he also said.
