Driving Licence Bangladesh 2026: Renewal, Dates, and Reminders

BRTA driving licences come in two types and three categories. Knowing which one you have determines when to renew and how much it costs.

Licence types

• Non-professional — for private vehicles only. Valid 10 years for ages 18–55, 5 years for 55+.
• Professional — for commercial drivers. Valid 5 years.

Categories

• Light — cars, jeeps, microbuses.
• Medium — light + 1.5-ton trucks, 30-seat buses.
• Heavy — medium + heavy trucks, large buses.

Renewal fees (2026)

• Non-professional renewal (10 years): ৳4,150
• Non-professional renewal (5 years): ৳2,000
• Professional renewal (5 years): ৳1,400
• Late fee: ৳400 per year + applicable surcharge

Step-by-step renewal

1. Apply online at bsp.brta.gov.bd or via BRTA mobile app.
2. Pay fee via bKash / Nagad / online banking.
3. Submit medical certificate (issued by registered MBBS doctor) — for renewal.
4. Submit existing licence + NID copy.
5. Biometric verification at BRTA office.
6. Receive new card in 1–3 months (interim certificate issued).

Common mistakes

• Letting it expire — every additional year adds ৳400 fine + risk of fitness questioning.
• Forgetting medical certificate (most common rejection reason).
• Wrong category requested — once issued, conversion requires fresh tests.

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