Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam inaugurates vision testing, free eyeglasses distribution program for drivers
Staff Correspondent
A special vision screening and free eyeglasses distribution initiative for government drivers was launched on Sunday at the Bangladesh Secretariat on the occasion of National Safe Road Day 2026.
Jointly organized by the Road Transport and Highways Division and VisionSpring Bangladesh, the opening ceremony took place in the Mini Conference Room of the Road Transport and Highways Division.
Minister for Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping Sheikh Rabiul Alam, MP, inaugurated the program as the chief guest. State Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Railways Habibur Rashid, MP, and Secretary of the Road Transport and Highways Division Dr. Mohammad Ziaul Huq were present as special guests. Country Director of VisionSpring Bangladesh Misha Mahjabeen also attended the event.
Under this initiative, vision tests will be conducted for approximately 300 drivers serving across 39 ministries and key offices, including the President's Office, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Cabinet Division.
The five-day program, executed in partnership with VisionSpring Bangladesh, will run across two phases: October 18–19 and October 25–27. Based on the screening outcomes, prescription eyeglasses will be distributed free of charge to drivers needing vision correction.
