The Feni district administration has instructed all petrol pumps, packed points, and fuel agencies not to supply fuel to any motor vehicle, including motorcycles, that lacks a valid registration certificate, fitness certificate, or updated driving license. The directive was issued on Wednesday, March 25, through a notice signed by Deputy Commissioner Monira Haque.

According to the notice, operating a vehicle without proper documentation violates the Road Transport Act 2018, which prohibits driving without a valid license, registration, or fitness certificate. The decision followed a meeting between the district administration and the Petrol Pump Owners Association, where several proposals were discussed, including refusing fuel to unregistered or helmetless motorcyclists, closing petrol pumps from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., introducing a card system for fuel purchase, and deploying law enforcement at pumps.

The deputy commissioner noted that pump owners reported receiving less fuel from depots and that repeated fuel purchases by the same motorcycles were causing disorder. The administration aims to implement these measures to ensure compliance with the law and reduce fuel shortages.