However, the draft did not suggest any separate punishment for death through road accident by negligence of driver or reckless driving. The draft says punishment for death through road accident will be awarded as per the Bangladesh Penal Code, 1860. Sections 304 (A) and 304 (B) states that maximum punishment shall be five years and three years in jail for road accident cases. Road Transport and Highways Secretary MAN Siddique told the Dhaka Tribune: “The final draft is ready with all revisions completed and we will send it to the Cabinet within a week for approval. Four years later, the draft law on road transportation has been completed by the Road Transport and Highways Division.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 22, 2017 18:20 UTC