Bangladesh has a high road accident fatality rate with approximately 60 deaths per 10,000 motor vehicles. The number of accidents has increased by 43% between 1982 and 2000. Tables are presented of accident statistics for the years 1992-2003. These cover road accident rates, fatality index values and road accident rates in Dhaka City. Statistics are also given for the distribution of type of accidents in Bangladesh in 2003 and the distribution of type of accidents in Dhaka City in 2003. The National Road Safety Council was established in 1995 and a two-year Road Safety Strategic Plan was formulated in 1997. A National Road Safety Strategic Action Plan 2002-2004 was organized into nine sectors: planning, data system, engineering, legislation, enforcement, driver training and testing, vehicle safety, awareness and medical services. The Accident Research Centre (ARC) was established in 2002 to conduct studies and research on accidents. As part of the Road Safety Strategic Action Plan an accurate and comprehensive accident and casualty database is being developed.
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