KHULNA, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS) - The Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) has issued directives imposing restrictions on vehicle movement in the metropolitan area 
to ensure that the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum to be held in a free, fair and peaceful manner.

According to the directives, movement of taxi cabs, pickup vans, microbuses and trucks will remain suspended in the Khulna Metropolitan area from 
midnight of February 11, 2026 to midnight of February 12, 2026, the Election or Polling Day.

In addition, movement of motorcycles will remain prohibited from midnight of February 10 to midnight of February 13, 2026.

However, the restrictions will be relaxed for law enforcement agencies, armed forces, administration and authorised observers; vehicles engaged in 
emergency services; vehicles carrying medicines, medical and health-related supplies, newspapers and similar essential items.

Vehicles used for travelling to and from the airport for receiving or dropping off passengers will be allowed upon presentation of tickets or valid 
documents.

Long-distance passenger vehicles and vehicles used for local travel by long-distance passengers will also be exempted.

Each contesting candidate will be allowed to use one small vehicle, and each authorised election agent will be permitted one vehicle, subject to approval 
of the Returning Officer and display of official stickers. 

Vehicles used by journalists, observers or for emergency purposes may operate with approval from the Election Commission or the Returning Officer.

Motorcycles used by election officials and other individuals engaged in election-related duties may be permitted with prior approval of the Election 
Commission.
 
Vehicles of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)- licensed telecom service providers will also remain exempted, as 
telecommunication services are considered emergency services.

The information was disclosed in a public notice signed by Khulna Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Jahidul Hasan.