Sustainable transport

Bangladesh to expand EV charging network and launch battery recycling by 2030

Bangladesh plans nationwide EV charging infrastructure, solar-powered charging stations and its first battery recycling facility as part of a...

Bangladesh EV shift hindered by power crisis despite 75% cost savings: DCCI

A DCCI paper says electric vehicles could significantly reduce transport costs, but Bangladesh's energy shortages, limited charging infrastructure, high...

EV expansion in Bangladesh sparks, calls for just transition

Bangladesh’s electric mobility push promises cleaner air, lower fuel imports and green industry, but experts warn success depends on...

Dhaka to deploy 400 electric buses in $205 million bid to combat air pollution and modernize transport

Bangladesh plans to introduce 400 electric buses in Dhaka and Narayanganj by 2030, aiming to cut air pollution, improve...

Green move Cox: A youth-led vision for sustainable transportation in Bangladesh

Young leaders at a Dhaka summit presented Green Move Cox, a renewable energy-based transport idea for Cox’s Bazar, linking...

MP urges review of bicycle parts duty hike to keep transport affordable

An MP has urged the government to reconsider proposed higher duties on bicycle freewheels, citing concerns over rising bicycle...

Experts urge urgent reforms for inclusive and green urban transport transition

Experts, youth leaders and labour representatives urged stronger governance, cleaner transport, worker protection and inclusive policymaking to ensure Bangladesh’s...

Dhaka cyclists risk lives amid blocked lanes and chaotic traffic

Cyclists in Dhaka face daily risks as blocked lanes and chaotic traffic force them into unsafe roads, raising urgent...