As many as 13,000 CNG-run three-wheelers are allowed in the city streets. However, no such vehicle would be allowed without a meter after the July 31 deadline, decided a high-powered meeting at the communications ministry yesterday.

The meeting was told that among 500 registered three-wheelers, only five have so far installed meters in Chittagong.

He also said his ministry will provide necessary railway land in Chittagong to set up a truck terminal and parking lots, meeting sources said.

Huda chaired the meeting, which was attended by, among others, Communications Secretary Shafiqul Islam.