Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority is a regulatory body for ensuring order in the road transport sector and road safety in Bangladesh.

History
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority was established under section 2A of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance of 1983 and the subsequent 1987 amendment. It has functioned since January 1988. BRTA is a regulatory body to control, manage and ensure discipline in the road transport sector of Bangladesh, as well as to maintain road safety. It works under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges to carry out the purposes set out for it under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance.

The Chairman is the chief executive of BRTA. The chairman is in charge of fulfilling the purposes of BRTA as prescribed by the rules and assigned by the government. The total number of circles under the purview of BRTA is 62 (57 district circles and five metro circles).

The government of Bangladesh has initiated the first-ever specialized road safety project in South Asia. Supported by $358 million in funding from the World Bank, this project aims to prioritize selected cities, high-risk highways, and district roads in order to minimize road accidents.

Activities

 * Controlling and regulating road transport by executing motor vehicle acts, issuing route permits, and fixing rates and fares of buses and trucks
 * Conducting regular activities like: Issuing driving license, fitness certificates, registration certificates and Driving Instructor's licenses
 * Registering schools for motoring
 * Organizing and conducting workshop seminars for delivering information regarding safe driving and traffic regulations
 * Making research and development for developing ideas and methodologies for safe road transport and traffic system

Services

 * Vehicle registration
 * Fitness & tax token issues
 * Route permit issues
 * Number plate issues
 * Driving license issues