Rail-road adviser welcomes criticism on govt's moves

Adviser to railways and road, transport and bridges ministries Mohammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has welcomed criticism on the moves and decisions of the interim government, as it would provide scopes for correction.

"There might be some mistakes in our moves or decisions, and journalists can certainly write (about these) to make us alert in time."

"There is a basic difference between any political government and the (present) interim government, as we're here with the responsibility of not holding onto power," he noted.

The adviser said these to the members of Reporters for Rail and Road (RRR) regarding challenges in improving the country's rail services during an opinion exchange meeting at Rail Bhaban in the capital on Tuesday.

Railways Secretary Abdul Baki, Road Transport and Highways Secretary Mohammad Ehsanul Haque, and Bangladesh Railways (BR) Director General Sardar Shahadat Ali were present.

RRR President Mohammad Anwar Hossain and General Secretary Towhidul Islam spoke on the occasion, among others.

The adviser also said though the current government has some limitations, it is accountable to the people, and its moves and decisions are taken for their wellbeing.

So there is no scope of hiding information, he said, assuring the journalists of access to information on the rail and road sectors for betterment of passengers, he added.

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