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BMW and the future of electric luxury in Bangladesh
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (477+ words) Friday May 22, 2026 When people think of BMW, they often think of performance, luxury, and a certain kind of driving pleasure that feels almost instinctive. For us, that essence has never changed. Whether a BMW runs on petrol, electricity, or a…...
Efficient without electrification: Three non-hybrid cars worth considering
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1245+ words) For years, Bangladeshi car buyers looking for maximum fuel efficiency gradually shifted towards hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Aqua, Honda Fit Hybrid and Nissan Note e-Power. However, a significant number of buyers " particularly those upgrading from older Toyotas " still…...
Are EV brands changing Bangladesh's auto market?
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (595+ words) Tuesday May 19, 2026 Advanced features once limited to premium brands are now appearing in more accessible EV models" From a modest entry-level EV like the Palki, priced under Tk10 lakh to ultra-luxury machines such as the Rolls-Royce Spectre crossing the Tk10 crore mark,…...
Crack Platoon's EV Charging Ambition: From the city centers to the highways
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (1250+ words) Tuesday May 19, 2026 Bangladesh's EV revolution does not begin with a shiny showroom launch or a futuristic concept car. It begins somewhere far less glamorous, at a highway tea stop in Comilla, beside a filling station in Kalsi, or inside a…...
BYD on Bangladesh's EV Future: It's no longer a question of 'If', but 'When"
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (839+ words) Tuesday May 19, 2026 For years, the idea of "green mobility" felt like something reserved for futuristic cities and wealthy nations. Electric vehicles were often seen as experimental, expensive, or simply impractical for everyday consumers. But from where I stand today, that…...
Buyer pressure, lower electricity costs drive small entrepreneurs to solar
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1515+ words) Monday May 18, 2026 Renewable energy investment was once largely confined to major industrial groups, but smaller factories are now steadily adopting rooftop solar and other green technologies. Despite high upfront costs, limited access to bank financing, and steep import duties on…...
Plug-in power: Top 3 PHEV crossovers under Tk60 lakh
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (1017+ words) Sunday May 17, 2026 For years, premium crossover buyers in Bangladesh relied on reconditioned Japanese SUVs such as the Toyota Harrier, Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail. However, the market is now rapidly shifting towards Chinese plug-in hybrid crossovers. Unlike regular hybrids, plug-in…...
Renewable energy sector gets less than 5% budget allocation despite ambitious targets: CPD
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (521+ words) Sunday May 17, 2026 Despite ambitious targets over the past decade, Bangladesh's renewable energy sector has consistently received inadequate budgetary support, with less than 5% of power sector allocations going to renewable projects, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). In many…...
India's Modi cuts size of his motorcade to save fuel: Source
1+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) Saturday May 16, 2026 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "significantly" cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after he urged citizens to tighten their belts amid a surge in energy prices triggered…...
Can Bangladesh really deliver 10, 000 MW solar in 5yrs?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1219+ words) Saturday May 16, 2026 Bangladesh's recent record shows that targets, however well-intentioned, often fall short due to weak policy execution, financing constraints, and systemic barriers. The failure to meet the earlier target of 3, 000 MW of rooftop solar by December 2025 is a clear…...