2024-04-29-世界卫生组织-Road_safety_Bangladesh_2023_country_profile_1页_202kb

Bangladesh has a population of approximately 169 million, classified as a lower middle-income country in the South-East Asia Region, with participation in the Global Status Report on Road Safety in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2023.

Road traffic safety in Bangladesh shows a significant burden, with reported fatalities decreasing over some years but still high overall. In 2021, there were 5,084 reported fatalities, while WHO estimates put the number at 31,578 with a 95% confidence interval. Fatality data by sex distribution is not available, and user distribution breakdown is 42% drivers, 11% others, 32% uncertain, and 14% other categories.

Legislation on urban speed limits exists at the national level, but urban, rural, and motorway speed limits are not specified. Drink-driving is prohibited in the country, with BAC limits at 0.03 g/dl for all drivers, and random breath testing is conducted. Mandatory helmet laws for motorcycle riders are in place, with a wear rate unknown, and laws requiring helmet fastening exist. Seat-belt laws are national requirements, and periodic vehicle inspections are mandated. There are no laws on electronic stability control or pedestrian protection on a national level. Bangladesh adheres to UN road safety conventions and has one voluntary target indicator.

Safe road infrastructure includes technical standards and safety assessments for new roads, with investments focusing on high-risk locations. Local authorities can modify speed limits, but there are no targets to reduce speeding or distracted driving nationally.

Vehicle registration stands at 5,013,908 in 2021. Four-wheel vehicles account for 767,797, with powered 2- and 3-wheelers being 3,822,446. Mandatory insurance for powered vehicles is not present, and there are no specific requirements for child restraints or heavy trucks in all cases. Minimum age/height for children as passengers is not specified.

In post-crash response, Bangladesh has a national law on universal emergency care access and rehabilitative care, along with a good Samaritan law. No specific law guarantees free psychological services or emergency access numbers.

Institutionally, there is a national road safety strategy with designated lead agencies for coordination. Data systems track speeding violations and related injuries/fatalities, with fatality and non-fatal reduction targets for 2030, though funding implementation is unclear. There is adherence to UN conventions, and strategies promote alternatives to powered vehicles.