# Minimum 60 Hours of Training Now Mandatory for Driving License

> The government is set to reform the driving license system to produce skilled drivers. A 60-hour mandatory training and a training allowance will be introduced, while related committees will be abolished. Advisor Muhamm…

Published: 2026-09-26 · Desk: Bangladesh · Source: Kalerkantho

The government is preparing to introduce major reforms to the driving license process, aiming to produce more skilled drivers. From now on, a minimum of 60 hours of training will be compulsory for applicants. The existing committees related to licensing will be dissolved, and trainees will receive a training allowance.

Road Transport and Bridges Advisor Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan announced the decision on Wednesday morning during an event marking National Safe Road Day 2025. He said, “A fundamental change is coming to the driving license system. The main emphasis will be on proper training. A 60-hour training program will be mandatory, and trainees will be given allowances.”

He added that training will be conducted not only at centers run by the Bangladesh Army and the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) but also at government-approved private training institutions. The program will assess knowledge of road signs, vehicle control, physical fitness, and drug testing. The training initiative is expected to start as early as next month.

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