Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

What Bangladesh Road Transport Authority does

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is a statutory autonomous body under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, Government of Bangladesh, established in 1987 and headquartered in Dhaka. It is the sole regulatory authority for road transport in Bangladesh, responsible for motor vehicle registration, driving license issuance and renewal, vehicle fitness certification, route permit administration, tax token issuance, and enforcement against unfit vehicles and unlicensed drivers. The authority serves the general public (citizens of Bangladesh), commercial transport operators, ride-sharing companies, and other transport-sector constituents across all 8 divisions and 64 districts of the country.

BRTA operates a digital services ecosystem centered on the BRTA Service Portal (BSP) at bsp.brta.gov.bd, supplemented by two Android mobile applications (BRTA Service and DL Checker), a QR-based verification system for e-tax tokens, e-driving licenses, and e-fitness certificates, an online fee calculator, fitness appointment scheduling, and the MVTax online payment system. Technology infrastructure is maintained by Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS) under a long-standing partnership. The authority also operates 19+ mobile courts for enforcement and a Trustee Board that provides financial assistance to road accident victims.

Revenue is generated through statutory, fee-based charges across nine primary streams: vehicle registration fees, driving license fees, fitness certificate fees, tax token fees, route permit fees, modification and transfer fees, retro-reflective number plate fees, district number plate (DNP) and DRC fees, and enforcement/fine revenue. Fee structures vary by vehicle type, ownership type, and service type. BRTA is supplemented through its parent ministry and does not have private shareholders, external funding, or publicly disclosed financial figures.

Name

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

Legal name

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

Website

https://brta.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is the sole statutory government regulator of road transport in Bangladesh, providing motor vehicle registration, driving licensing, fitness certification, route permits, and tax token services to citizens, commercial operators, and ride-sharing companies across all 8 divisions and 64 districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Registration Fees: Fees collected for new motor vehicle registration, including various vehicle types, ownership types, road tax installments, and associated charges such as inspection fees, label fees, application fees, VAT, and AIT/environment surcharge.
2. Driving License Fees: Fees for learner driving license, smart card driving license issuance, license renewal, and duplicate driving license. Includes advance income tax (অগ্রিম আয়কর) components.
3. Vehicle Fitness Certificate Fees: Fees for fitness certificate issuance and renewal, including inspection fees, label fees, and application processing charges.
4. Tax Token Fees: Annual tax token issuance and renewal fees collected for registered motor vehicles.
5. Route Permit Fees: Fees for route permit issuance and renewal for commercial transport operations.
6. Vehicle Modification and Transfer Fees: Fees for ownership transfer (purchase, inheritance, donation), engine changes, color changes, tire size changes, information corrections, and vehicle endorsement.
7. Retro-Reflective Number Plate Fees: Fees for retro-reflective number plate issuance for vehicles.
8. DNP and DRC Fees: Fees related to district number plate (DNP) and data-related charges.
9. Trustee Board Financial Assistance: Trustee Board provides financial assistance to road accident victims or their families, funded through contributions and administered through the online application system.
10. Fine and Enforcement Revenue: Revenue generated through mobile courts (ভ্রাম্যমান আদালত) conducting enforcement actions against unfit vehicles, unlicensed drivers, and traffic rule violations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is a statutory government authority under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges that regulates road transport in Bangladesh. It issues driving licenses, registers motor vehicles, grants fitness certificates, issues route permits, collects motor vehicle taxes, and provides financial assistance to road accident victims through its Trustee Board. Services are delivered through a nationwide network of circle offices, the BSP online portal, and mobile applications.

Product overview

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) operates a digital government services ecosystem centered on the BSP Portal (Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Service Portal) - a unified online platform offering vehicle registration, driving license issuance and renewal, fee payments, and appointment scheduling. The ecosystem includes the BRTA Service mobile app for Android and the DL Checker app for license verification. Key digital services encompass E-Fitness Result/Certificate (VIC) for vehicle inspection verification, Driving License Verification, QR Scanner for document authentication, Fee Calculator for service cost determination, Digital Registration Certificates, Retro-Reflective Number Plates, Fitness Appointment System, Trustee Board Services for accident compensation, Ride Sharing company registration, and MV Tax Online Payment. Environmental initiatives include the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP) and Bangladesh Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST) Project. The platform also maintains internal e-services for staff including webmail, e-library, PDS, and BEST PROJECT access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BSP (BRTA Service Portal): Online service portal (bsp.brta.gov.bd) for applying for driving licenses, vehicle registration, fitness certificates, and fee payments online.

Products and services

• Motor Vehicle Registration

Quantifiable outcome

• Online appointment scheduling for fitness inspections available at Dhaka and Chittagong divisions, reducing wait times at physical offices.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2026DNCC coordinates with BRTA for enforcement against unfit vehicles and unlicensed drivers following road accidents. DNCC announced financial assistance of Tk 4 lakh plus one year's salary for sanitation worker accident victims and called for joint enforcement action.
• Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCNS maintains the BRTA Service Portal (BSP), MVTax online payment system, QR code verification system, and other digital infrastructure. They provide ongoing technical maintenance and support for all online services including the fee calculator, appointment scheduling, driving license verification, and fitness certificate systems.
• Banks and Financial InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner banks provide fee payment services at branches and ATMs across Bangladesh. The BSP portal integrates with these banks for online fee payment. BRTA maintains a list of approved banks where citizens can deposit fees and taxes for vehicle-related services.
• Ministry of Road Transport and BridgescoreOthersBRTA operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges (সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতু মন্ত্রণালয়). The Minister for Road Transport and Bridges is Sheikh Rashedul Alam (MP). BRTA is a statutory autonomous body under this ministry.
• Cabinet Division, BangladeshcoreOthersBRTA is listed on the Government e-Directory portal (edirectory.portal.gov.bd) managed by the Cabinet Division. The National Data Portal and MyGov Bangladesh portal provide visibility and access to BRTA services as part of the government's digital services ecosystem.
• Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRTA participates in the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP) which aims to improve air quality through vehicle emission management and environmental sustainability in road transport.
• Bangladesh Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST) ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRTA participates in the BEST Project focused on environmental sustainability and transformation in the road transport sector, with GRM (Grievance Redress Mechanism) focal points established.
• BRACminorOthersBRTA maintains records of female professional drivers trained by BRAC who have obtained driving licenses through BRTA, as part of skill development and employment initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA): The UK's national agency responsible for vehicle registration and driving license issuance. Directly comparable to BRTA in core mandate — maintaining the centralized vehicle and driver registry, issuing licenses, and collecting statutory fees — and operates at a larger national scale with mature digital services.
• California Department of Motor Vehicles (CA DMV): California's state motor vehicle agency handling vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and enforcement. Highly comparable to BRTA's mandate in terms of service scope (registration, licensing, fees), with strong digital self-service offerings and an enforcement component analogous to BRTA's mobile courts.
• Delhi Transport Department / Regional Transport Authority: India's state-level transport authority handling vehicle registration, fitness certification, driving licenses, and route permits — virtually identical functional mandate to BRTA. Most relevant South Asian peer given similar regulatory frameworks, vehicle categories, and commercial transport structure.
• National Transport Authority (NTA) Ireland: Ireland's statutory authority responsible for licensing of public passenger vehicles, driver licensing, and vehicle registration enforcement. Comparable in mandate scope (driver/vehicle licensing and compliance), and similarly uses digital portals for citizen services — a useful European regulatory peer.
• Department of Motor Traffic (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka's national agency for vehicle registration, driving licensing, and revenue license issuance. Directly comparable to BRTA in function and South Asian regional context, providing a useful peer benchmark for fee structure design, digital service rollout, and enforcement models in a similar developing-market economy.

Broad incumbents

• Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore: Singapore's integrated land transport regulator covering vehicle registration, licensing, and broader transport policy including public transit and road infrastructure. Comparable as a mature regulatory authority with strong digital services (OneMotoring), though operating a broader portfolio than BRTA's focused road-transport remit.
• Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Nigeria: Nigeria's federal agency for road safety administration, driver licensing, and vehicle inspection enforcement. Comparable to BRTA in combining regulatory authority with enforcement operations, and serves a comparable role in an emerging-market context with a similar three-wheeler, motorcycle, and commercial-vehicle mix.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): US federal agency responsible for vehicle safety standards, recalls, and road safety research. Comparable to BRTA's road safety and vehicle fitness mandate, though operating as a federal standards-setter rather than as a transactional registration and licensing body — useful benchmark for safety and emissions policy direction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brta.bd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brtagovbd

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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