Two- and three-wheeler

In September 2004, the first Bangladesh’s national emission standards were implemented by Department of Environment (DOE). Under the standards, the government introduced a vehicle emission standard for motorcycles, three-wheelers and autorickshaws.

In July 2021, the DOE published the Air Pollution Control Rules 2022 incorporated the vehicle emission standards into these rules. However, the government has not updated the vehicle emission standard since its initial implementation.

The table below shows the current vehicle emission standard for motorcycles, three-wheelers and rickshaws.