Information signsBangladesh

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Bangladesh. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.

Which signs provide information in Bangladesh?

Information signs guide road users to routes, destinations and facilities.

🔗 bsp.brta.gov.bd • Road Sign Manual — actual information-signs signs/markings, read with Act 41–49 and speed guidance

What does a dead-end indication mean in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s Road Sign Manual uses No through road information. It describes the route, rather than imposing the same instruction as No entry.

🔗 bsp.brta.gov.bd • Road Sign Manual — actual information-signs signs/markings, read with Act 41–49 and speed guidance

1. Crossing for pedestrians

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

English • Traffic sign C2 • Pedestrian crossing. This sign marks a pedestrian crossing. Be prepared to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

বাংলা • C2 • পথচারী পারাপারের স্থান. এটি পথচারী পারাপারের স্থান নির্দেশ করে। পথচারীর নিরাপদ পারাপারের জন্য প্রস্তুত থাকুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • C2 • PDF 120

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 120. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

2. Dead end street

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

English • Traffic sign C1 • Dead end. This road does not lead to another road. It ends ahead.

বাংলা • C1 • সামনে সড়কের শেষ. এই সড়ক দিয়ে অন্য সড়কে পৌঁছানো যায় না। সামনে সড়ক শেষ হয়েছে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • C1 • PDF 119

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-10. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 119. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

3. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

English • Traffic sign A37 • One-way traffic. Vehicles on this road travel only in the direction of the arrow.

বাংলা • A37 • একমুখী যান চলাচল. এই সড়কে যানবাহন শুধু তীরের দিকে চলে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A37 • PDF 51

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

4. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

English • Traffic sign A38 • One-way traffic to the left. Vehicles on this road travel only to the left, in the direction of the arrow.

বাংলা • A38 • বাম দিকে একমুখী চলাচল. এই সড়কে যানবাহন শুধু বাম দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত দিকে চলে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A38 • PDF 52

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

5. Road with one-way traffic

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

English • Traffic sign A38 • One-way traffic to the right. Vehicles on this road travel only to the right, in the direction of the arrow.

বাংলা • A38 • ডান দিকে একমুখী চলাচল. এই সড়কে যানবাহন শুধু ডান দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত দিকে চলে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A38 • PDF 52

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.

6. Parking allowed

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

English • Traffic sign C3 • Parking place. Parking is permitted here. Observe any vehicle categories, times or other conditions on supplementary plates.

বাংলা • C3 • পার্কিংয়ের স্থান. এখানে পার্কিং করা যায়। অতিরিক্ত ফলকে যানবাহনের ধরন, সময় বা অন্য শর্ত থাকলে তা মানুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • C3 • PDF 121

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2026-06-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.