Bangladesh has implemented several laws and regulations to improve road safety and effectively manage traffic. These regulations encompass a range of penalties for traffic violations, requirements for obtaining driving licenses, and mandatory vehicle conditions.

Here is a summary of the key laws and regulations:

Penal Code Section 304B: Causing death by rash or negligent driving not amounting to culpable homicide can result in imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.
Road Transport Act 2018 Implementation: Replaced the Motor Vehicle Ordinance of 1983 and came into force in November 2019.
License Points System: Licenses have 12 points; certain violations (e.g., speeding, excessive honking) add points. Accumulating 12 points results in license revocation.
Educational Requirement: Applicants for a driving license must have completed at least Class Eight.
Increased Fines: Penalties for various violations have significantly increased. For example, driving without a license now carries a fine of Tk 25,000 (up from Tk 500).
Vehicle Modifications: Illegal modifications (e.g., steel bumpers, aftermarket exhausts) are punishable by fines up to Tk 3 lakh.
Serious Offenses: Accidents causing serious injury or death are treated as offenses under the Penal Code, with severe penalties, including the death sentence. These offenses are non-bailable.
Traffic Rules 2022 (BRTA Act 2022 Update)

General: Aimed at reducing accidents and managing daily traffic congestion.
Fines: Under the old rules, the maximum penalty was two years in prison and Tk 5,000. Under the new rules, fines can reach up to Tk 5 lakh, with a minimum of Tk 5,000.