Writ seeking half fare on public transport for students

A writ petition has been filed before the High Court seeking its directions to allow students to travel by half-fare on bus, train and launch across the country. Supreme Court lawyer Md Yunus Ali Akand filed the writ petition citing public interest on Wednesday. In the petition, Yunus said that the income

Demo for Half Bus Fare: Students give 48-hour ultimatum

Students of different colleges in the city on Tuesday afternoon threatened to resume demonstrations on Saturday morning if their two-point demand, including half fare for bus rides for them, is not met by 48 hours. Students of Dhanmondi Ideal College blocked Science Laboratory intersection in the city around 12:30 pm, demanding