Designated lanes within the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) roads will be reserved for cycling two days each month, DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam announced today (8 June).
He made this pledge while speaking at the cycle rally “Pedal for Planet”, an event jointly organised by the Jago Foundation and Volunteers for Bangladesh to commemorate World Environment Day 2024.
The rally, aimed at raising awareness about carbon emissions, environmental conservation, and sustainable practices, commenced at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 8am and concluded at Gulshan-2 roundabout, passing through Bijoy Sarani, Mohakhali, and Banani.