Road Transport Act-2018

Wheels in motion for new road safety act

Amid growing concerns over the large number of lives lost in crashes, the government has taken a step to enact a new law on road safety.  

Enforcement of road transport law eased for logical reasons: Quader

The enforcement of the new Road Transport Act-2018 has been eased for logical reasons, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

Commuters suffer for 4th day as no bus runs in various dists

Commuters in different parts of the country have been facing immense sufferings for the fourth consecutive day following the work abstention being observed by a section of transport owners and workers demanding amendments to the new Road Transport Act-2018.

Commuters suffer as transport strike continues in 8 dists

The transport strike, enforced protesting the Road Transport Act-2018, has been continuing in eight districts for the second consecutive day, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

88 cases filed under new Road Transport Act

Six mobile courts of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority file a total of 88 cases under Road Transport Act-2018 in Dhaka city, on the first day of their operation.

Transport strike in 8 districts protesting the new Road Transport Act

Transport workers go on indefinite strike in eight southern and northern districts protesting the Road Transport Act-2018.

Road Transport Act: Mobile court to start operation from tomorrow

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority is going to start operation of its mobile court to implement the much-talked about Road Transport Act-2018, as necessary legal complications are over now.

Govt to enforce Road Transport Act-2018 from Nov 1

The government is going to enforce Road Transport Act-2018 from November 1, says Nazrul Islam, secretary of Road Transport and Highway Division.

Road Transport Act: Amendment move cause for concern

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep concern over the government move to amend the Road Transport Act-2018 amid pressure from transport owners and workers’ associations.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Wheels in motion for new road safety act

Amid growing concerns over the large number of lives lost in crashes, the government has taken a step to enact a new law on road safety.  

November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019

Enforcement of road transport law eased for logical reasons: Quader

The enforcement of the new Road Transport Act-2018 has been eased for logical reasons, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019

Commuters suffer for 4th day as no bus runs in various dists

Commuters in different parts of the country have been facing immense sufferings for the fourth consecutive day following the work abstention being observed by a section of transport owners and workers demanding amendments to the new Road Transport Act-2018.

November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019

Commuters suffer as transport strike continues in 8 dists

The transport strike, enforced protesting the Road Transport Act-2018, has been continuing in eight districts for the second consecutive day, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019

88 cases filed under new Road Transport Act

Six mobile courts of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority file a total of 88 cases under Road Transport Act-2018 in Dhaka city, on the first day of their operation.

November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019

Transport strike in 8 districts protesting the new Road Transport Act

Transport workers go on indefinite strike in eight southern and northern districts protesting the Road Transport Act-2018.

November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019

Road Transport Act: Mobile court to start operation from tomorrow

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority is going to start operation of its mobile court to implement the much-talked about Road Transport Act-2018, as necessary legal complications are over now.

October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019

Govt to enforce Road Transport Act-2018 from Nov 1

The government is going to enforce Road Transport Act-2018 from November 1, says Nazrul Islam, secretary of Road Transport and Highway Division.

September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019

Road Transport Act: Amendment move cause for concern

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep concern over the government move to amend the Road Transport Act-2018 amid pressure from transport owners and workers’ associations.

July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019

Implementing Transport Act: Delay due to pressure from transport men

The government is taking time to make the Road Transport Act-2018 effective as it faces “pressure” from the transport leaders to change some of its provisions, officials said.