Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to introduce a dedicated bus service for women in the capital.

The instruction was given to Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Islam at the Secretariat on Monday, said Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

‘The Road Transport and Bridges minister met the prime minister. The prime minister enquired about the condition of the road transport sector and gave necessary directives,’ Rumon said.

He said the prime minister specifically instructed the minister to launch a women-only bus service in Dhaka to make public transport safer and more comfortable for female passengers.

Rumon also said the prime minister directed the housing and public works minister to complete renovation and development work at the grave of former president Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before Eid-ul-Fitr.