Despite growing demand, Bangladesh continues to face a shortage of trained women drivers. While many women are interested in driving, the number of licensed women drivers remains relatively low, and the number of professional women drivers is negligible. Establishing women as professional drivers can create opportunities for greater mobility, income generation, and financial independence. To achieve this, high-quality training and a shift in societal attitudes are essential.
Stakeholders from the transport sector shared these observations at an event held today, 23 June 2026, at BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka.
The event, titled Women Behind the Wheel: Celebrating Achievement, Advancing Road Safety and Inclusive Transport, was organised by BRAC’s Road Safety Programme to mark the completion of professional driver training and the certification of women drivers.
The chief guest at the event was Habibur Rashid, State Minister for the Ministry of Railways and the Road Transport and Highways Division. Anna Minj, Member of Parliament, and Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), were present as special guests. The event was chaired by Tamara Hasan Abed, Managing Director of BRAC Enterprises.