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Authorities have launched a special transport service involving golf carts on the Supreme Court premises to facilitate the movement of lawyers and bolster security. Accordingly, rickshaws will be restricted on the court grounds moving forward.
On Tuesday, three golf carts were operating between the Supreme Court shrine gate and Sonali Bank until the afternoon.
Rickshaws were initially barred in the morning, but due to increasing commuter pressure, they were allowed to enter around 9:30 am, according to Sub-Inspector Shahidul, stationed at the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court registrar's office said that rickshaw movement will be completely halted once more golf carts are introduced, reports bdnews24.com.
Those arriving by rickshaw can alight at the shrine gate and use the golf cart service to get to Sonali Bank, next to the bar association building.
The complimentary service is also available to litigants, legal assistants, and the general public.
Three carts are currently operational, and more may be added in the future, said SI Shahidul.
Three drivers will be on duty from 8 am to 5 pm, except on Fridays and Saturdays, according to cart driver Biplab.
Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan inaugurated the golf cart service on Monday.
During the event, Hassan said that the decision to replace rickshaws with golf carts was made to ensure the Supreme Court's security and maintain serenity.
Justice M Enayetur Rahim, head of the Supreme Court's law and order and security committee, pointed out that in many countries, stringent entry restrictions are adopted for security at the apex courts.
The introduction of golf carts is a special initiative of the chief justice, aimed at bolstering security, he added.