The Election Commission (EC) has imposed a three-day ban on motorcycle movement across the country ahead of the parliamentary election and referendum. Motorcycle movement will be banned for longer, from 12am on Feb 11 to 12am on Feb 14. EXEMPTIONS TO THE RESTRICTIONSThe restrictions will not apply to the following categories:● Vehicles used by law-enforcing agencies, armed forces, the administration and authorised election observers. ● Vehicles engaged in emergency services, including the transportation of medicines, healthcare services, similar essential goods and newspapers. ● Vehicles operated by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) and BTRC-licensed entities, as telecommunications services are considered emergency services.

Source: bd News24 January 28, 2026 15:02 UTC