Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam indicated in Parliament that bridge tolls under the Road Transport and Highways Division and the Bridges Division will not be waived. He stated that toll collection follows an established policy and that the Communication Ministry has limited authority to halt toll collection. The minister made this remark on Monday while responding to a question from reserved seat MP Shawkat Ara Akter under Rule 71 concerning urgent public importance.

Sheikh Robiul Alam explained that although many lawmakers had promised toll exemptions before elections, such decisions fall under the jurisdiction of the Finance Division, as toll revenues are part of national revenue. He emphasized that without revenue collection, the government’s financial operations would be hampered. The minister added that any relaxation of toll policies would require policy-level discussions with the Finance Division.

He also addressed demands for intercity train stoppages and four-lane road construction, noting that both are guided by existing policies and traffic considerations, and that not all requests can be accommodated.