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DHAKA, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public notice directing inter-district bus operators to remove unauthorized night coach counters operating within the capital, as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and modernize urban traffic management.

According to the notice, many inter-district bus counters have been operating without approval or valid route permits in different parts of the city. 

These unauthorized activities-including roadside parking, passenger boarding and drop-off, and counter operations-are causing severe disruptions to traffic flow, contributing to congestion even during night-time.

To address the issue, DMP has instructed all concerned bus owners to cease such operations outside the three authorised terminals-Gabtoli, Mohakhali, and Sayedabad-within seven working days of the notice.

Bus operators have been specifically requested to voluntarily remove or evict all unauthorized counters set up across the metropolitan area within the given timeframe. 

The police warned that failure to comply will result in tougher legal actions under the Road Transport Act, 2018, including imprisonment, fines, cancellation of route permits, and seizure of related equipment.

DMP also stated that mobile courts, led by executive magistrates, will conduct summary trials against violators if necessary.

The notice has been issued in the public interest, and authorities have called for full cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure smooth traffic movement and improved civic services in the city.