There's ongoing discussion and potential changes regarding foreign national including Bangladeshi international driving license rules in the UK. Here's a summary of the situation:

Current Regulations:Currently, the rules for driving in the UK with a foreign license vary depending on where the license was issued.

Drivers from EU/EEA countries have different rules than those from other countries.Generally, there's a timeframe within which foreign license holders can drive in the UK before needing to obtain a UK license.

Petitions and Potential Changes:There are petitions and discussions aimed at potentially tightening or revising these rules. These often stem from concerns about road safety and ensuring consistent driving standards.It is worth noting that for example, there has recently been changes regarding Ukrainian driving license holders.

Key Considerations:Any changes to these rules would likely involve considerations of:

Road safety.-The process for exchanging or obtaining UK licenses and International agreements.

Following a spate of deadly crashes, the UK has been urged to impose stricter driving license regulations for foreign individuals entering the nation. The call to action comes after a recent petition that was only established a few weeks ago but has already amassed over 22,000 signatures. The petition urged the Department for Transport and the DVSA to require foreign nationals to take driving tests before letting them drive on UK roads. Following a terrible event at Christmas in which a car driven by a foreign national employed in the UK veered onto the pavement and collided with a pedestrian, more measures are required.

It was later revealed that the driver had been using a false licence and driving with "P" plates at the time of the accident.

The petition launched by Nicola Plair detailed: "How many other lives have been shattered by preventable accidents like this. It is distressing to think how common such incidents might be, that we are only aware of because of their impact on us.

"It is undoubtedly time for change. We call upon the UK government to establish new regulations, requiring all foreign nationals who wish to drive in the UK to pass the UK driving test before getting in front of a wheel and ensure the correct use of 'P' plates."

These "P" plates are used by newly qualified drivers to let other road users know they have just passed their driving test. While they are not mandatory, drivers often display them to let other drivers know to take extra care.

The petition added: "This is a fair and necessary measure to guarantee the safety of our roads and our loved ones. The night this happened, so many lives changed... No family should ever have to suffer a loss like this.

"Please sign this petition to make our roads safer for everyone. Your signature can contribute to a world where every driver on the road is competent, licensed, and permitted to drive in the UK. Together, we can make a difference."

According to the RAC, "P" plates typically have a red or green letter displayed on a white background. Like the "L" plates, the letter should be at least 79mm tall, with a width of at least 14mm.

The plate should be displayed prominently on the front and rear of their vehicle so they are clearly visible to other road users.

The plate helps identify drivers who have had limited experience behind the wheel, while also letting drivers and pedestrians know to exercise caution and patience when they are nearby.

Newly qualified drivers have stricter rules compared to experienced ones. This usually means that for the first two to three years of driving, some drivers may keep the plates on the vehicle for some time.

One of the penalties could be having a driving licence cancelled (revoked) if a new driver gets six or more points within two years of passing their test.

If this happens, drivers will have to apply and pay for a new provisional licence and pass both the theory and practical parts of the driving or riding test again to get a full licence.