The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formally apologized for the significant traffic congestion and the disruptions caused to daily commuters in the capital on the day of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s departure to London for medical treatment. In a statement issued late last night, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir acknowledged the difficulties faced by the public due to the overwhelming traffic jams that occurred during the event.
“We fully recognize that the heavy traffic on that day caused considerable inconvenience to many people. On behalf of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, I would like to express our sincere regret for the disruption caused,” said Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The congestion occurred as thousands of BNP supporters and well-wishers gathered along the route to express their love and admiration for the former prime minister as she made her way from her residence in Gulshan to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, where she was to board her flight for medical treatment in London.
The outpouring of support for Khaleda Zia was evident in the large turnout, as her followers came together to bid her farewell, showing solidarity and affection for their leader. The gathering was a clear display of the political party’s widespread support base, but it inadvertently caused massive traffic snarls that affected the movement of vehicles across various parts of the city, particularly around the areas of Gulshan and the airport.
While the public display of affection and support for Khaleda Zia was seen by many as a heartfelt gesture from her supporters, the resulting traffic issues became a source of frustration for those who had to deal with the disruptions. The BNP, acknowledging the negative impact, has assured that they understand the inconvenience caused to the citizens and has extended their apologies for the distress caused by the traffic snarls.
This apology comes at a time when public services and the management of urban mobility are critical issues in the capital, where residents frequently struggle with long hours in traffic. The party has expressed their commitment to minimizing such disruptions in the future, recognizing the importance of both public sentiment and the need for smoother urban transportation.
The traffic disruptions on the day of Khaleda Zia’s departure have once again highlighted the challenges of managing large-scale political events in a bustling urban environment like Dhaka. It also sheds light on the complex relationship between political gatherings, public space, and the daily lives of ordinary citizens who rely on the city’s infrastructure to go about their routines.
 has formally apologized for the significant traffic congestion and the disruptions caused to daily commuters in the capital on the day of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia's departure to London for medical treatment. In a statement issued late last night, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir acknowledged the difficulties faced by the public due to the overwhelming traffic jams that occurred during the event.){kind=link}