Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has launched Tungipara-Mujibnagar bus service marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Wednesday. State Minister of Ministry of Public Administration Farhad Hossain on Wednesday morning inaugurated the service via a video conference, said a press release.
BRTC Chairman Tazul Islam and Meherpur Deputy Commissioner Dr Mohammed Monsur Alam Khan were present at the ceremony.
Speakers at the inauguration ceremony said that Tungipara is the birth place of Bangabandhu and Mujibnagar town is a historic place for Bangladeshi government. These two places are considered very important historically and have become tourist attraction. Launching bus service will increase the number of people visiting both places.