Traffic 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

A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.


How are traffic signs grouped in Bangladesh?

The RHD manual separates regulatory, warning and information signs. Regulatory instructions include both mandatory and prohibitory functions.

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

Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Bangladesh?

Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.

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

101. To the left

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the left.

To the left.

English • Supplementary plate D26 • Applies to the left. The instruction on the main sign applies to the section of road to the left, as shown by the arrow.

বাংলা • D26 • বাম দিকে প্রযোজ্য. মূল চিহ্নের নির্দেশনা বাম দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত সড়কাংশে প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D26 • PDF 180

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 180. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

102. To the right

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies in the direction shown by the arrow, to the right.

To the right.

English • Supplementary plate D26 • Applies to the right. The instruction on the main sign applies to the section of road to the right, as shown by the arrow.

বাংলা • D26 • ডান দিকে প্রযোজ্য. মূল চিহ্নের নির্দেশনা ডান দিকে তীরের নির্দেশিত সড়কাংশে প্রযোজ্য।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D26 • PDF 180

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-02-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 180. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

103. metres ahead

This supplementary sign indicates the distance from the main traffic sign to the point where the indicated danger, regulation or information begins. The distance is shown in metres.

... metres ahead.

English • Supplementary plate D1 • 200 metres ahead. The danger or restriction on the main sign begins 200 metres ahead. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D1 • সামনে ২০০ মিটার. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধ ২০০ মিটার সামনে শুরু হয়। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D1 • PDF 155

SVG source: มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

104. Stop

This supplementary sign displays the instruction STOP as additional information to the main traffic sign. It must be interpreted together with the main sign.

Stop.

English • Supplementary plate D7 • Stop: supplementary plate. This plate explains the stopping instruction on the main sign. Read it together with the main stop or no-passing-without-stopping sign. The meaning of the supplementary plate has been identified, but the prescribed layout of this complete illustration has not been confirmed.

বাংলা • D7 • থামুন: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নের থামার নির্দেশ ব্যাখ্যা করে। মূল থামা বা না থেমে যাওয়া নিষেধ চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন। অতিরিক্ত ফলকটির অর্থ শনাক্ত করা হয়েছে; তবে এই সম্পূর্ণ চিত্রের নির্ধারিত বিন্যাস নিশ্চিত করা হয়নি।

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105. Give way

This supplementary sign displays the instruction Give Way as additional information to the main traffic sign. It must be interpreted together with the main sign.

Give way.

English • Supplementary plate D8 • Give way: supplementary plate. This plate explains the give-way instruction on the main sign. It must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D8 • আগে যেতে দিন: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নের আগে যেতে দেওয়ার নির্দেশ ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

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106. For kilometres

This supplementary sign indicates the length of the section to which the main traffic sign applies. The length is shown in kilometres.

For ... kilometres.

English • Supplementary plate D2 • For 2 kilometres. The danger or restriction on the main sign applies over a distance of 2 kilometres. This is not the distance to its start.

বাংলা • D2 • ২ কিলোমিটার পর্যন্ত. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধ ২ কিলোমিটার জুড়ে প্রযোজ্য। এটি শুরুর স্থানের দূরত্ব নয়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D2 • PDF 156

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 156. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

107. Parking prohibited

This supplementary sign indicates that parking is prohibited where the restriction applies.

Parking prohibited.

English • Supplementary plate D15 • No parking: supplementary plate. This plate explains the meaning of the main no-parking sign. It must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D15 • পার্কিং নিষেধের অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল পার্কিং নিষেধ চিহ্নের অর্থ ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

108. During the time shown

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies during the time shown.

During the time shown.

English • Supplementary plate D16 • 9 am to 6 pm. The restriction, danger or facility indicated by the main sign applies during the times shown. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D16 • সকাল ৯টা থেকে সন্ধ্যা ৬টা. মূল চিহ্নের বিধিনিষেধ, বিপদ বা সুবিধা দেখানো সময়ে প্রযোজ্য। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

109. Speed limit

This supplementary sign indicates that the displayed speed is a maximum speed limit.

Speed limit.

English • Supplementary plate D12 • 40 km/h: supplementary plate. This plate explains in Bengali the 40 km/h limit on the main speed-limit sign. Read it together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D12 • ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল গতিসীমার চিহ্নে দেওয়া ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা সীমা বাংলায় ব্যাখ্যা করে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

110. One-lane bridge

This supplementary sign warns that the bridge ahead has a single lane shared by traffic in both directions.

One-lane bridge.

English • Supplementary plate D9 • Narrow bridge: supplementary plate. The bridge is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass side by side. Read this plate together with the main narrow-bridge sign.

বাংলা • D9 • সরু সেতু: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সেতুতে পাশাপাশি দুইটি যানবাহন পার হওয়ার মতো প্রস্থ নেই। এটি মূল সরু সেতুর চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D9 • PDF 163

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 163. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

111. Single-track road

This supplementary sign warns that the road ahead is a single-track road shared by traffic in both directions.

Single-track road.

English • Supplementary plate D6 • Narrow road: supplementary plate. The road ahead is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass side by side. Read this plate together with the main warning sign.

বাংলা • D6 • সরু রাস্তা: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনের সড়কে পাশাপাশি দুইটি যানবাহন পার হওয়ার মতো প্রস্থ নেই। এটি মূল সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D6 • PDF 160

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 160. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

112. One-way traffic

This supplementary sign indicates that the road concerned carries traffic in one direction only.

One-way traffic.

English • Supplementary plate D13 • One-way traffic: supplementary plate. The road ahead carries one-way traffic. This plate must be read together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D13 • একমুখী চলাচল: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনের সড়কে একমুখী যান চলাচল হয়। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়তে হবে।

113. Dual carriageway

This supplementary sign indicates a road with separate carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, divided by a central reservation or other separation.

Dual carriageway.

English • Supplementary plate D14 • Divided road: supplementary plate. A junction with a road having separate carriageways for opposing traffic lies ahead. Read this plate together with the main sign.

বাংলা • D14 • বিভক্ত সড়ক: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. সামনে দুই দিকের যান চলাচলের জন্য পৃথক সড়কবিশিষ্ট রাস্তার সংযোগ রয়েছে। এটি মূল চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

114. Road closure

This supplementary sign indicates that the road ahead is closed to the traffic specified by the main sign.

Road closure.

English • Supplementary plate D10 • Road closed. The road ahead is temporarily closed. Follow the main sign and diversion directions.

বাংলা • D10 • রাস্তা বন্ধ. সামনের রাস্তা সাময়িকভাবে বন্ধ রয়েছে। মূল চিহ্ন ও বিকল্প পথের নির্দেশনা অনুসরণ করুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • D10 • PDF 164

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org • Original SVG
มองโกเลีย๔๔ • Public domain • Original revision 2021-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

Artwork reviewed against the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Traffic Signs Manual (March 2000): Rhd.gov.bd • PDF page 164. Catalogue-equivalent illustration; intentional update from the previous PNG.
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org • Published manual copy used for review.

115. Accident

This supplementary sign warns of an accident or accident scene ahead.

Accident.

English • Supplementary plate D11 • Accident ahead. An accident has occurred ahead. Slow down and obey the main sign and temporary controls.

বাংলা • D11 • সামনে দুর্ঘটনা. সামনে দুর্ঘটনা ঘটেছে। গতি কমিয়ে মূল চিহ্ন ও অস্থায়ী নিয়ন্ত্রণ মেনে চলুন।

116. End

This supplementary sign indicates the end of the section to which the main traffic sign applies.

End.

English • Supplementary plate D18 • End: supplementary plate. This plate indicates the end of the danger or restriction on the main sign. It is not a sign ending all restrictions.

বাংলা • D18 • শেষ: অতিরিক্ত ফলক. মূল চিহ্নে দেওয়া বিপদ বা বিধিনিষেধের শেষ নির্দেশ করে। এটি সব বিধিনিষেধ শেষ হওয়ার চিহ্ন নয়।

117. High tide or flooding

This supplementary sign warns that the road may be flooded or submerged during high tide or high water.

High tide or flooding.

English • Supplementary plate D5 • Flooding. There is a risk of the road ahead being submerged. Read this plate together with the main warning sign.

বাংলা • D5 • বন্যা. সামনে পানিতে সড়ক ডুবে যাওয়ার ঝুঁকি রয়েছে। এটি মূল সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে পড়ুন।

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118. School

This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign relates to a nearby school.

School.

English • Supplementary plate D3 • School. Used with the main children warning sign, this plate indicates a school ahead. Slow down and watch for children.

বাংলা • D3 • স্কুল. মূল শিশুদের সতর্কতার চিহ্নের সঙ্গে সামনে স্কুল থাকার কথা বোঝায়। গতি কমিয়ে শিশুদের দিকে খেয়াল রাখুন।

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