BRTA Driving License in Bangladesh: How to Obtain it in 2025

In today’s discussion, we will try to answer questions like:

How can you get a driving license?
What types of driving licenses are there?
How much does it cost to get one? What documents are required for each type of license?
And what is the application process?

We hope that by the end of this discussion, you will have a clear understanding of all types of driving licenses and receive accurate information.

Please stay with us till the end of this page to learn everything in detail.

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What is a Driving License?

First, let’s understand what a driving license actually is.

A driving license is a government-issued permit that allows a person to operate a vehicle. With this permit, the individual can legally drive their vehicle anywhere within the country.

The driving license is like a national ID card- it’s a card that can be carried around easily.

Whether you drive a motorbike, a car, or any other vehicle, you must have a valid driving license. There are different types of licenses depending on your needs and skill level.

You can apply for any type of driving license based on your eligibility. We’ll discuss all types below.

Why is a Driving License Necessary?

It’s important to know why a driving license is needed.

To move around legally in various parts of the country, you must have a valid driving license, as law enforcement agencies often stop vehicles at traffic points to check licenses.

If you do not have a valid license, you may face legal action or fines.

There are good reasons behind this. Many road accidents are caused by people who are not professional drivers. That’s why individuals with driving licenses are required to undergo proper training, which helps minimize accidents.

So, as per government regulations, you must have a valid driving license to drive a vehicle.

There are also other benefits of having a driving license. For example, if you want to work abroad as a driver, you will definitely need an International Driving License.

Without a license, you won’t be allowed to drive in any foreign country. That’s why a driving license is an essential document.

Eligibility Requirements to Get a Driving License

There are several conditions you need to meet to obtain a driving license. Only if you meet these requirements can you apply for one. Below are the main conditions:

To apply for a driving license, you must first obtain a learner’s (temporary) license.
You must meet the educational qualifications. Applicants must have passed at least 8th grade.
You must meet the age requirement. For a general (non-professional) license, the applicant must be at least 18 years old. For a professional driving license, the applicant must be at least 21 years old.
The applicant must be physically and mentally fit.
An unhealthy individual is not eligible for a driving license. You must be in good health to ensure safe driving.

Types of Driving Licenses

Now, let’s learn about the different types of driving licenses. Below are the types of driving licenses:

Learner or Provisional Driving License
Smart Card Driving License
International Driving License

Now, let’s discuss each type of driving license separately.

Learner or Provisional Driving License

If you want to get a professional or smart card driving license, you must first obtain a learner or provisional driving license.

The learner or provisional driving license is basically a training license. Initially, you will be given training on how to drive a motor vehicle properly, and after you learn to drive well, you will be issued a full license.

This is called the learner or provisional driving license, and obtaining this license is a very easy process.

Required Documents for Learner or Provisional Driving License

f you want to get a learner or provisional driving license first, you need to apply for it. Some documents are required for the application, which are listed below:

Application form for learner or provisional driving license
Three recent stamp-size color photos and one passport-size color photo
A medical certificate proving physical fitness
Photocopy of National ID card or birth certificate
Photocopy of electricity bill or utility bill as proof of applicant’s address
Photocopy of any previous driving license if available
Receipt of fee payment for the driving license application

Application Form for Learner or Provisional Driving License

To apply for the learner or provisional driving license, you must first collect the application form. This form will be provided at the BRTA office.

However, if you want, you can visit the BRTA Driving License Application Form to download the PDF file, print it, fill it out at home, and then submit it to the BRTA office to complete your process.

Rules for Applying for a Learner or Provisional Driving License

Now, let’s learn how to apply for a learner or provisional driving license. You need to follow some steps, which are mentioned below:

First, collect the driving license application form and carefully fill out the first page of the form.
The second page of the form should be filled out by checking your documents.
Then attach the required documents mentioned above with this form and also include the receipt of the fee payment for the application at the BRTA office.
After that, submit the form at the BRTA office.
After submission, the officer at the BRTA office will check everything in your form.
If everything is correct, they will give you a date to collect your learner or provisional driving license.
On the specified date, you must go to the BRTA office and collect your form and driving license.
After receiving the license, you need to get the forms and the license signed by the officer at the designated room of BRTA.
Then, you have to submit the form again at the reception booth. After this, you will need to undergo training using this license.
After the training is completed, you will be able to apply for the smart card driving license using this license.
You will be called for training at a specific time. Make sure to ask for the date from them.
Then, on the scheduled date, you must attend the training.
It should be noted that the learner or provisional driving license you get is only valid for three months. After three months, you will no longer be able to use it.

Learner Driving License Online Application Guide

Now let’s learn in detail how to apply for a BRTA Driving License online. You can only apply for a driving license online. Currently, there is no opportunity to apply offline.

Therefore, follow the steps below to apply for a driving license online:

First, visit the BRTA service portal website.
If your account is not yet registered, click the register button and create an account using your NID card and by selecting your division, district, and thana.

Remember, the NID card you use for the driving license application must also be used to create the account.

Once the account is created, go to the “Learner Driving License” section and fill out the online application form.
Provide the required information correctly in the application form and print it out.
After the online application is submitted, you will be called on a specific date to provide biometric information.
Then, you must visit your nearest BRTA office with the printed application form and the aforementioned documents to provide your biometrics and take the test.
The applicant’s fingerprint will be verified from the NID server along with the application form. Once successfully verified, they will be allowed to take the test.
Then, driving training will be provided for two to three months.
You must appear at the BRTA premises on the scheduled date for the test.
Once the test is completed, the result will be provided online by BRTA within one day.
Additionally, applicants will be notified of the result via SMS.
If you pass the test, you must log in to your account on the BRTA service portal and pay the prescribed fee for the driving license.
Then you have to scan and upload your learner driving license on the website, along with the medical certificate, educational qualification certificate, and utility bill as proof of address.
After submitting these, you will receive a temporary authorization card from the BRTA service portal, which will allow you to drive legally until you receive the smart card driving license.
Later, within the specified time, BRTA will provide you with the smart card driving license.

Smart Card Driving License

Now let’s discuss the smart card driving license in detail.

After you complete the training with the learner or provisional driving license, you can obtain the smart card driving license through the learner license.

Once you have the smart card driving license, you can drive your vehicle anywhere in the country.

Required Documents for Smart Card Driving License

Before applying for the smart card driving license, you need to collect some documents. These documents are listed below:

Original copy and photocopy of the learner or provisional driving license
Application form for the smart card driving license
Medical certificate from a registered doctor as proof of physical fitness
Photocopy of National ID card or birth certificate
Receipt of fee payment
If you want to get a professional driving license, then a police verification certificate is mandatory
One passport-size color photograph

Rules for Applying for a Smart Card Driving License

Now, let’s learn how to apply for a smart card driving license. Follow the steps below to understand the process:

First, you need to fill out the application form. When filling out the form, all letters in the English name must be in uppercase.
Then, attach the required documents mentioned above with the form.
After the result of the learner or provisional driving license test is released, you must submit this form at the BRTA office.
After submitting the form, they will carefully check it and provide you with a receipt. This receipt will include a date for you to provide your biometric information. On the specified date, you must go and submit your biometric data.
After your biometric information is collected, you need to take the slip provided by the BRTA and return to the BRTA office.
Here, you must take a token and enter the designated office in the BRTA.
Inside, you need to submit your information to the officer on duty.
After submitting your information, you will provide your biometric data again.
Once all your data is submitted, you will be given a slip with a date for receiving your license. Keep this slip carefully.
When your smart card driving license is ready, you will be notified by a message on your phone. On the specified date, go and collect your smart card driving license.
However, sometimes the license is ready but you may not receive a message. In that case, you must visit the BRTA office and inquire.
If you want to verify your driving license online after application, you can go to the Driving License Check page to find verification information.

Rules for International Driving License

An international driving license allows you to drive in other countries. It is a costly type of driving license.

With this license, you can drive anywhere inside or outside the country. Now, let’s learn step by step how to get an international driving license.

To get an international driving license, you need to follow some procedures listed below:

First, you must have a smart card driving license.
Then, fill out an application form for the international driving license. You can collect this form from the BRTA office or download it from elsewhere.
After filling out the form, attach a certified photocopy of your smart card driving license, one copy of your passport, and 4 copies of passport-sized color photographs.
Submit these documents along with the fee payment receipt at the BRTA office. They will carefully check your documents and give you a date.
This date will be the date for collecting your license.
On the specified date, go and collect your international driving license.

Professional Driving License

Finally, let’s learn about the professional driving license. If you want to drive heavy vehicles, you must obtain a professional driving license.

To collect a professional driving license, you must be at least 21 years old. Once you obtain this license, you will be eligible to work in various government driving posts.

Let’s learn some detailed information about the professional driving license.

Types of Professional Driving Licenses

There are different types of professional driving licenses. Mainly, there are three types. They are listed below:

Professional Light
Professional Medium
Professional Heavy

Now, let’s briefly learn about these types of professional driving licenses.

Professional Light

A professional light driving license is required if you want to drive a vehicle weighing up to 2500 kg or so.

For this, you must be at least 20 years old. You can get this license by going to the BRTA office, collecting the specified form, and submitting it.

Professional Medium

If you want to drive a vehicle weighing between 2500 kg and 6500 kg, you must obtain a professional medium license.

For this, you must be at least 23 years old. Moreover, you need a minimum of three years of driving experience to get this license.

To obtain the professional medium driving license, you need to go to the BRTA office, fill out the form, submit the required documents, and then collect the license.

Professional Heavy

The professional heavy driving license is generally required to drive vehicles weighing 6500 kg or more.

To get this license, you must be at least 26 years old and have six years of professional driving experience.

Cost of Driving Licenses

Finally, let’s learn about the costs of driving licenses. The cost varies depending on the type of driving license. Below is a summary of costs for different types:

Learner or Provisional Driving License Costs

There are two types of costs for the learner or provisional driving license:

For driving only one type of vehicle, the cost is 345 Taka.
For driving both car and motorcycle, the cost is 518 Taka.

Smart Card Driving License Costs

There are mainly two types of smart card driving licenses: professional and non-professional.

The cost for a professional driving license is 1,679 Taka, including a 5-year renewal fee.
For a non-professional driving license, the cost is 2,542 Taka, including a 10-year renewal fee.

International Driving License Costs

The cost for an international driving license varies:

If you want to get the license normally, the cost is 2,500 Taka.
If you want it urgently, i.e., within five days, the cost is 3,500 Taka.

Validity and Renewal of Driving License

Driving licenses in Bangladesh are typically valid for 5 or 10 years. You must renew your license at least three to six months before the expiry date.

During the renewal process, you may need to undergo brief retraining. However, no examination is required.

The same documents and fees required for a new driving license are also applicable when renewing the license.

So, friends, this is a detailed and accurate discussion about driving licenses from BD Orion. If you want to know all the information about driving licenses, today’s article should be very helpful for you.

You can visit our website to learn about other BRTA services as well. Thank you.