Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the launch of a separate bus service for women in the capital.

"Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam to launch a separate bus service for women in the city," said Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.

The premier gave the directive while the road transport and bridges minister called on him at his Secretariat office here today.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister took an update on the condition of road transport from the minister and provided him with necessary directives, Ruman said.

Besides, the premier, in a separate meeting, also directed Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher to complete renovation and development work at the grave of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the additional press secretary added.