Road Laws

(Act No. 17 of 2017)   An Act was enacted to establish the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority and make provisions for the purpose of a smooth, planned, and modernised motor vehicle and road transport system in Bangladesh. Whereas it is expedient and necessary to establish the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority and to make provisions in relation thereto in order to streamline, plan and modernise the motor vehicle and road transport system of Bangladesh;   Therefore, it is hereby enacted as follows:   Short title and introduction (1) This Act shall be known as the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Act, 2017.    *(2) This Act shall come into force on such date as the government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.      Definition Unless there is anything contrary to the subject or context, in this Act—   (a) "outsourcing" means the carrying out of any specialised work or service of the Authority by any body, institution or person other than the Authority in...

(Act No. XLVII of 2018) Contents  Chapter I  Initial  Sections   Short title and commencement  Definitions  Application of this Act  Chapter II  Conferral of Driving License, etc.  Restrictions on driving a motor vehicle without driving license  Permit for operating public transport, etc.  Issuance of driving license, renewal, change of address, etc.  Driving license for the physically challenged person  Driving license to drive motor vehicles of defense force  Driving license for foreign national  Prohibitions on making, issuing or renewing driving license except the Authority  Allocation of points, deduction etc.  Disqualifying the person holding a driving license and cancellation, withdrawal and suspension of license  Conditions for appointment of motor vehicle drivers, etc.  Chapter III  License for Conductor  License for Conductor  Appointment of Conductor, etc. Chapter IV  Registration of Motor Vehicles  Registration of Motor Vehicles  Prohibition on the use and display of fake...

December 7, 2021 While the Highways Act, 1925 (Act No. III of 1925) has been revoked, new laws are needed to create a modern, advanced, and efficient highway transportation system. These laws should include safe and dynamic traffic, modern highway construction, development, operation, management, and maintenance methods to keep highways safe. Therefore, it is hereby enacted as follows: Short title and introduction (1) This Act shall be known as the'Highways Act, 2021 '. (2) It shall take effect immediately.   Definition Unless there is anything contrary to the subject or context, in this Act— (1) “Department” means the Department of Roads and Public Ways; (2) “interconnection” means the junction of several roads; (3) “Utility Duct” means a protected enclosed passageway (duct) carrying electricity, water, sewerage pipes, fibre optic cables, and other civil services; (4) "interchange" means the infrastructure at the junction of several roads providing smooth access and egress from...

Chapter 1: The Beginning 1.0 Introduction 1.1 The increase in the emission of harmful greenhouse gases (GHGs) or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is one of the main reasons for global warming. The use of electric vehicles (EVs) has become increasingly important in the worldwide fight against global warming by reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuel-based automobiles. In addition, the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has pledged to unconditionally reduce 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector in Bangladesh by 2030. In this context, it is necessary to convert at least 30% of the vehicles used in the road transport sector in Bangladesh to the electric motor vehicle category by 2030; 1.2 In view of the above, the 'Policy on Registration and Movement of Electric Motor Vehicles, 2023' has been formulated in accordance with Section 124 of the Road Transport Act, 2018.   2.0 The definition   2.1 "Electric motor vehicle" "means any motor...