Motorcycle movement still restricted today; other vehicles allowed

A nationwide restriction on motorcycle movement remains in force until today (13 February) in connection with the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum. However, all other types of vehicles—except motorcycles—are allowed to operate.

This information was announced in a notification issued by the Road Transport and Highways Division. The notification was signed by Al-Amin Md. Nurul Islam, Deputy Secretary of the Establishment Branch of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).

According to the notification, in the interest of holding the election and referendum, motorcycle movement has been banned for 72 hours—from 12:00 midnight on 10 February until 12:00 midnight on 13 February.

In addition, taxi cabs, pickup vans, microbuses, and trucks were prohibited from operating for 24 hours—from 12:00 midnight on 11 February until 12:00 midnight on 12 February.

However, the restriction does not apply to vehicles operated by law enforcement agencies, the armed forces, and the administration; vehicles used by authorized observers; emergency services; the transport of medicines and medical supplies; newspaper delivery vehicles; travel to and from airports (upon showing a valid ticket); and long-distance passenger transport.