Receiving threats not new to me, says Ilias Kanchan

Ilias Kanchan, founder of road safety organisation 'Nirapad Sharak Chai' on Monday said receiving different kinds of threats are not new to him, reports UNB.

The veteran actor came up with the remarks while speaking at a press briefing at Dhaka Reporters' Unity a day after he was declared unwanted at all bus terminals in the city by the leaders of Sarak Paribahan Malik Sramik Oikkya Parishad.

Ilias Kanchan said, "The reason for declaring me unwanted is not clear; such incidents are not new to me. In 2012, a necklace of shoes was hanged over my picture at Central Shaheed Minar, my picture was burned. Even some miscreants hit my parked car at level crossing in Kuril area."

"I did not say anything about these matters to avoid unwanted situation. I'm not concerned about myself; rather I'm concerned about the roads and people's safety on roads. I don't think anyone as opponent in stopping accidents on roads", he said.