More time for buying bike without driver’s licence

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has again extended the deadline for allowing the purchase of motorcycles without a valid driver's licence for the next two months.

The previous deadline had expired on December 14.

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In early July, the BRTA made it mandatory to have a valid driver's licence for issuing registration numbers for every two-wheeler sold from September 15 onwards in an effort to reduce road accidents. The deadline was then extended for the first time until December 14.

The authorities then issued another circular on December 15, giving another two months on request of the Bangladesh Motorcycle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association.

This means that motorcycle sellers can sell two-wheelers to buyers that do not have a valid driving licence until February 14, 2023.