Bangladesh announces plans to procure 300 electric double-decker air-conditioned buses from India
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- The government of Bangladesh has requested India to supply 100 electric buses for use in Dhaka and Chattogram this year, says Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader. The request was made when Deputy High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dr. Binoy Geogre met Minister Obaidul Quader at his office on Sunday.
- They also discussed the procurement of 300 electric double decker AC buses for Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) under the Indian Line of Credit (LOC), said the official press release issued by Bangladesh.
- During the meeting, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader and Deputy High Commissioner Binoy George discussed various aspects of the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
- Bangladesh is working to formulate a policy for the registration and movement of electric vehicles in the country with an aim to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
- The policy will be sent to the cabinet for approval this month.
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Published date : 20 Feb 2023 06:01PM