DHAKA, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS) - The World Car-Free Day will be observed in Bangladesh like elsewhere across the world tomorrow to encourage the use of bicycles, walking and public transport instead of private cars.

The day has been observed as a government initiative in Bangladesh since 2016. 

This year, the event is being jointly organised by 62 government and private organisations under the slogan: "Limit the use of private cars to protect society, health and the environment."

Marking the day, a discussion will be held at Agargaon Metrorail Station at 10:30 am. 

Sheik Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Railways alongside the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, will attend as chief guest there.

The event will be chaired by Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) Executive Director Neelima Akhtar while Road Transport and Highways Division Senior Secretary Md. Ehsanul Hoque will also be present.

Dr. Adil Mohammed Khan, President of the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), will present the keynote paper at the programme.