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Battery-run rickshaw drivers stage rally over 12-point demands

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Observer Online Report

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Commuters across Dhaka faced severe transportation difficulties on Monday morning (November 9) as battery-powered rickshaws disappeared from major city streets due to a protest movement by drivers.

Passengers relying on the low-speed three-wheelers were left stranded or forced to seek alternative transport, with only a limited number of pedal-powered rickshaws plying the alleys and sub-arterial roads.

The driver movement follows the government's publication of the 'Low-Speed Three-Wheeler Battery-Run Rickshaw Movement Rules, 2026' by the Local Government Division on 29 October. Under the new regulations, mandatory registration has been introduced, alongside provisions for zone-based operations, designated routes, speed caps of 25 kilometres per hour, and a strict ban on entering national highways, expressways, and major city corridors. Unregistered battery-powered rickshaws are barred from operation.

Protesting against the restrictions, drivers gathered in front of the National Press Club on Monday to press home their 12-point demands. The drivers demanded unrestricted access to city roads without administrative hurdles or route limitations. Following the rally, representatives of the drivers announced plans to submit a formal memorandum outlining their 12-point charter of demands to the Prime Minister.

-SA

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