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.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A10 • No bicycles. Bicycles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A10 • সাইকেল নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর সাইকেল চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A10 • PDF 24

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trucks.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Parking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A5 • No lorries. Lorries may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A5 • ট্রাক নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর ট্রাক চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A5 • PDF 19

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Tractors prohibited.
Warning for tractors.
Mandatory lane for tractors.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A11 • No tractors or slow-moving vehicles. These vehicles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A11 • ট্রাক্টর ও ধীরগতির যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর ট্রাক্টর ও ধীরগতির যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A11 • PDF 25

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Handcarts prohibited.
Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning for handcarts.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that handcarts are prohibited. People using handcarts may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A6 • No handcarts. Handcarts may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A6 • হাতগাড়ি নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর হাতগাড়ি চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A6 • PDF 20

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for equestrians.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A7 • No animal-drawn vehicles. Animal-drawn vehicles may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A7 • পশুচালিত যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর পশুচালিত যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A7 • PDF 21

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

56. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Rickshaws prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
Warning for rickshaws.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that rickshaws are prohibited. Rickshaws may not enter or continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A9 • No rickshaws. Rickshaws may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A9 • রিকশা নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর রিকশা চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A9 • PDF 23

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.
End of the expressway.
✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A4 • No motor vehicles. This prohibition applies to motor vehicles generally, not just cars and motorcycles.

বাংলা • A4 • মোটরযান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর মোটরযান চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ। শুধু গাড়ি ও মোটরসাইকেলের মধ্যে নিষেধ সীমাবদ্ধ নয়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A4 • PDF 18

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Warning for fire hazard.
✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Start of a tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying flammable or explosive substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

English • Traffic sign A12 • No vehicles carrying explosives. Vehicles carrying explosives may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A12 • বিস্ফোরক বহনকারী যান নিষেধ. এই চিহ্নের পর বিস্ফোরক বহনকারী যানবাহন চলাচল নিষিদ্ধ।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A12 • PDF 26

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A15 • Maximum width: 2.4 m. Vehicles whose width, including their load, exceeds 2.4 m may not proceed beyond this sign.

বাংলা • A15 • সর্বোচ্চ প্রস্থ: ২.৪ মিটার. গাড়ি ও বোঝার প্রস্থ ২.৪ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A15 • PDF 29

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A14 • Maximum height: 4.4 m. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the height of your vehicle and load exceeds 4.4 m.

বাংলা • A14 • সর্বোচ্চ উচ্চতা: ৪.৪ মিটার. গাড়ি ও বোঝার উচ্চতা ৪.৪ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A14 • PDF 28

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A13 • Maximum length: 10 m. Do not proceed beyond this sign if your vehicle exceeds 10 metres in length.

বাংলা • A13 • সর্বোচ্চ দৈর্ঘ্য: ১০ মিটার. যানবাহনের দৈর্ঘ্য ১০ মিটারের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A13 • PDF 27

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2015-03-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign A16 • Maximum gross weight: 17 tonnes. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the total weight of your vehicle and load exceeds 17 tonnes.

বাংলা • A16 • সর্বোচ্চ মোট ওজন: ১৭ টন. যানবাহন ও বোঝার মোট ওজন ১৭ টনের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A16 • PDF 30

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

English • Traffic sign A17 • Maximum axle load: 4 tonnes. Do not proceed beyond this sign if the load on any axle exceeds 4 tonnes.

বাংলা • A17 • সর্বোচ্চ অ্যাক্সেল ওজন: ৪ টন. কোনো অ্যাক্সেলের ওপর ওজন ৪ টনের বেশি হলে এই চিহ্নের পর যাবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A17 • PDF 31

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-06-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A23 • No left turn. Do not turn left at this location.

বাংলা • A23 • বামে মোড় নেওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে বামে মোড় নেবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A23 • PDF 37

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

65. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A22 • No right turn. Do not turn right at this location.

বাংলা • A22 • ডানে মোড় নেওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে ডানে মোড় নেবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A22 • PDF 36

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Entry prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

English • Traffic sign A24 • No U-turn. Do not make a U-turn at this location.

বাংলা • A24 • ইউ-টার্ন নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে ইউ-টার্ন করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A24 • PDF 38

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-12. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

English • Traffic sign A20 • No overtaking. Do not overtake motor vehicles travelling in the same direction.

বাংলা • A20 • ওভারটেকিং নিষেধ. একই দিকে চলমান মোটরযানকে ওভারটেক করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A20 • PDF 34

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A26 • Maximum speed: 40 km/h. Do not exceed 40 km/h. Drive more slowly if conditions require it.

বাংলা • A26 • সর্বোচ্চ গতি: ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টা. ৪০ কিমি/ঘণ্টার বেশি গতিতে চালাবেন না। পরিস্থিতি অনুযায়ী আরও ধীরে চালান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A26 • PDF 40

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the speed limit.
End of the residential area.
End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Using the horn mandatory.
✓ Using the horn prohibited.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Warning for loud sounds.

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

English • Traffic sign A25 • No use of the horn. Do not use your horn in the indicated area.

বাংলা • A25 • হর্ন ব্যবহার নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত এলাকায় হর্ন ব্যবহার করবেন না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A25 • PDF 39

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-13. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Start of a low-emission zone.
Prohibited access zone.

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

English • Traffic sign A21 • No passing without stopping. Come to a complete stop at the indicated point. Follow the checkpoint instructions before proceeding.

বাংলা • A21 • না থেমে যাওয়া নিষেধ. চিহ্নিত স্থানে সম্পূর্ণ থামুন। চেকপয়েন্টের নির্দেশনা মেনে তারপর এগিয়ে যান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A21 • PDF 35

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

English • Traffic sign A18 • No parking. Do not park where this prohibition applies. Read supplementary plates for times, distances or other conditions.

বাংলা • A18 • পার্কিং নিষেধ. যেখানে নিষেধ প্রযোজ্য সেখানে গাড়ি পার্ক করবেন না। অতিরিক্ত সময়, দূরত্ব বা শর্তের ফলক পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A18 • PDF 32

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

English • Traffic sign A19 • No stopping. Stopping is prohibited where this restriction applies. Read the conditions on any supplementary plate.

বাংলা • A19 • থামা নিষেধ. যেখানে নিষেধ প্রযোজ্য সেখানে গাড়ি থামিয়ে রাখা নিষিদ্ধ। অতিরিক্ত ফলকে দেওয়া শর্ত পড়ুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A19 • PDF 33

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-23. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign A35 • Mini-roundabout. Give way to vehicles entering the roundabout from the right, then follow the arrows.

বাংলা • A35 • ছোট গোলচত্বর. ডান দিক থেকে গোলচত্বরে প্রবেশকারী যানবাহনকে আগে যেতে দিন। তারপর তীরের দিকে চলুন।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A35 • PDF 49

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Turning left mandatory.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

English • Traffic sign A34 • Turn left ahead. You must turn left at the junction ahead.

বাংলা • A34 • সামনে বামে মোড় নিন. সামনের সংযোগস্থলে বামে মোড় নিতে হবে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A34 • PDF 48

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

English • Traffic sign A34 • Turn right ahead. You must turn right at the junction ahead.

বাংলা • A34 • সামনে ডানে মোড় নিন. সামনের সংযোগস্থলে ডানে মোড় নিতে হবে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A34 • PDF 48

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the left.
Turning left prohibited.
Passing right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign A33 • Pass on the left. Pass to the left of the sign or obstruction.

বাংলা • A33 • বাম পাশ দিয়ে যান. চিহ্ন বা প্রতিবন্ধকের বাম পাশ দিয়ে যান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A33 • PDF 47

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right mandatory.
Road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.
✓ Pass obstacle on either side.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

English • Traffic sign A36 • Pass on either side. You may pass to the left or right of the sign or obstruction.

বাংলা • A36 • যেকোনো পাশ দিয়ে যান. চিহ্ন বা প্রতিবন্ধকের বাম অথবা ডান পাশ দিয়ে যাওয়া যায়।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A36 • PDF 50

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

English • Traffic sign A33 • Pass on the right. Pass to the right of the sign or obstruction.

বাংলা • A33 • ডান পাশ দিয়ে যান. চিহ্ন বা প্রতিবন্ধকের ডান পাশ দিয়ে যান।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A33 • PDF 47

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-17. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

80. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory left.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Mandatory right.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

English • Traffic sign A32 • Turn left. You must turn left at the indicated location.

বাংলা • A32 • বামে মোড় নিন. চিহ্নিত স্থানে বামে মোড় নিতে হবে।

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🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A32 • PDF 46

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory right.
Mandatory left.
Turning right prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.

English • Traffic sign A32 • Turn right. You must turn right at the indicated location.

বাংলা • A32 • ডানে মোড় নিন. চিহ্নিত স্থানে ডানে মোড় নিতে হবে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A32 • PDF 46

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-15. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

82. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Stopping prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.

English • Traffic sign A31 • Ahead only. You must continue straight ahead at the junction. Turning is not permitted.

বাংলা • A31 • শুধু সোজা যান. সংযোগস্থলে শুধু সোজা এগিয়ে যেতে হবে। মোড় নেওয়া যাবে না।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A31 • PDF 45

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2022-01-14. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

English • Traffic sign A40 • Bicycles only. The indicated path or lane is reserved for bicycles. Cyclists must use it.

বাংলা • A40 • শুধু সাইকেলের পথ. চিহ্নিত পথ বা লেন সাইকেলের জন্য সংরক্ষিত। সাইকেল চালকদের এটি ব্যবহার করতে হবে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A40 • PDF 54

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority • Public domain • Original revision 2020-02-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

84. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for rickshaws.
Warning for rickshaws.
Warning for cyclists.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for rickshaws. Rickshaws must use the designated path where required by the applicable traffic rules. Other road users may use the path only where specifically permitted.

English • Traffic sign A39 • Rickshaws only. The indicated path or lane is reserved for rickshaws. Rickshaw drivers must use it.

বাংলা • A39 • শুধু রিকশার পথ. চিহ্নিত পথ বা লেন রিকশার জন্য সংরক্ষিত। রিকশাচালকদের এটি ব্যবহার করতে হবে।

Sources

🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Rhd.gov.bd • BRTA • Traffic Signs Manual • A39 • PDF 53

SVG source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority SVG work: Fry1989 eh? • Public domain • Original revision 2025-12-21. Wikimedia original unmodified.

What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
The road is closed.
✓ Dead end street.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a curve to the left.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking allowed.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

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.