Acts#
Primary legislation governing transport:
- Road Transport Act, 2018
- Highways Act, 2021
- Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Act, 2017
- Metro Rail Act, 2015
- Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Act, 2016
- Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) Act, 2012
- Motor Vehicle Ordinance, 1983
- Road Maintenance Fund Board Act, 2013
- The Bengal Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1932
- Highways Act, 1925
- Bengal Ferry Act, 1885
- Toll Act, 1851
Rules#
Secondary legislation and regulations:
- Road Transport Rules, 2022
- Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Rules, 2023
- The Bengal Motor Vehicle Rules, 1940
- The Motor Vehicle Tax Rules, 1966
- Amendment of Motor Vehicles Regulations, 1984 (Relating to Registration Fee)
- Gazette: Registration of Motor Vehicles Repairing Workshop
- Electric Motor Vehicle Registration Notice
Policies#
Government policies related to transport:
- Electric Motor Vehicle Registration and Movement Policy, 2023 (Gazette)
- Toll Policy, 2024 (Revised)
- Highway Maintenance Policy, 2021 (Draft)
- Ridesharing Service Policy, 2017 (Gazette)
- National Integrated Multimodal Transport Policy, 2013 (Gazette)
- Axle Load Control Policy, 2012
- CNG/Petrol Powered 4-Stroke Three Wheeler Service Policy, 2007
- Roads and Highways Department Land Management Policies
- Roads and Highways Department Highway Landscaping Policy, 2020
- Information Disclosure Policy, 2015
- National Land Transport Policy, 2004
- BRTC Bus Lease Policy, 2007
- BRTC Car Repair Policy, 2006
- Toll Policy, 2014
Guidelines#
Specific operational guidelines:
- Motor Vehicle Speed Limit Guidelines, 2024
- Electric Vehicle Charging Guidelines
- Ride Sharing Guideline, 2017
- Taxicab Service Guideline, 2010 (Gazette)
- Amendment of Guideline for Approval of Locally Manufactured Motor Vehicle Type
Circulars and Notifications#
Official circulars and notifications:
- Notification regarding giving preferred numbers to motorcar and jeep owners
- Circular regarding not to use hooters, hydraulic horns and other unauthorized horns in motor vehicles
- Regarding determining the economic life of commercial motor vehicles
- Notification regarding the establishment of BRTA
Other Regulatory Documents#
Miscellaneous documents and resources: