Dhaka: Danish Ambassador in Dhaka Mikael Hemniti Winther on Saturday participated at a motorbike rally to promote road safety awareness in the city.

The Ambassador, accompanied by his wife Ratanawadee Winther, drove a bike through the city leading a rally of over a hundred motorbikers who carried safety messages for public awareness.

Winther is the chairperson of AIP Foundation Thailand, an international NGO which works for promoting road safety.

The rally was arranged by Brac to observe the UN Global Road Safety Week.

Later the ambassador attended a ceremony at Mohakhali Bus Stand where drivers pledged to keep to a speed limit of 30km per hour within city and residential areas.