The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has imposed strict nationwide restrictions on vehicle movement ahead of the 13th National Election and referendum. According to a letter signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain on January 27, motorcycles will be banned from February 10 midnight to February 13 midnight, while taxis, pickups, microbuses, and trucks will be restricted for 24 hours on February 12, the polling day. The directive was sent to the Secretary of the Road Transport and Highways Division.

The EC circular allows limited exemptions for essential and authorized vehicles, including those of law enforcement, armed forces, administration, election observers, ambulances, emergency services, and media transport. Vehicles carrying medicines, health supplies, newspapers, and passengers with valid air tickets are also exempt. Candidates and their agents may use one vehicle each with returning officer approval and visible stickers. Telecommunications service vehicles under BTRC are classified as emergency transport.

Local administrations, including district magistrates and metropolitan police commissioners, have been empowered to relax or extend restrictions based on local needs and conditions.