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Rahbar Al Haq

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How Bangladesh Became a Motorcycle Nation

Twenty-five years ago, the idea that Bangladesh would become one of South Asia’s most active motorcycle markets would have sounded optimistic.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Shift / Old Bavarian with a stick: Life with a BMW E46 in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, European classics are often treated like ticking time bombs—admired from a distance, avoided in reality.
11 December 2025, 12:05 PM
11 December 2025, 12:05 PM
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Shift / Generation on Wheels belonged to enthusiasts

Bangladesh’s car culture has always existed in a slightly defiant state: loud, fragmented, and stubbornly alive. In 2025, Generation on Wheels stopped asking for space and simply took it.
9 December 2025, 14:32 PM
9 December 2025, 14:32 PM
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Dhaka Motor Show returns, but not for the gearheads

The Dhaka Motor Show came back to its old home at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) from May 1 to 3, reclaiming all four halls after a brief relocation to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre. The venue was packed with cars, bikes, trucks, scooters, lubricants, helmets, tool vendors, accessory peddlers, and food stalls—but not much in the way of actual enthusiasm for driving.
5 May 2025, 07:09 AM
5 May 2025, 07:09 AM
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Steel bumpers and hybrid headaches: Current automobile trends in Bangladesh

In the fast-paced realm of global car culture, even the modest Bangladeshi market has witnessed some serious gear shifts over the past ten years.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Shift / Roadblocks ahead for commercial vehicles: surging demand vs challenges

The commercial vehicle market in Bangladesh has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, driven by improved road infrastructure and a thriving industry. However, the industry is currently facing challenges due to rising prices, reduced sales, and the need for regulatory reforms.
26 June 2023, 16:07 PM
26 June 2023, 16:07 PM
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World Motorcycle Day 2023: Embrace the spirit of adventure

Celebrated on June 21, the longest day of the year, this global event is a celebration of the joy and freedom that motorcycles bring to our lives. Whether you're a die-hard biker or a part of the industry, this day is for you.
21 June 2023, 05:31 AM
21 June 2023, 05:31 AM
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The unparalleled world of flagship vehicles

Flagship vehicles are the epitome of automotive excellence - offering a combination of speed, luxury, and striking aesthetics. These extraordinary cars represent the pinnacle of an automaker's capabilities, showcasing their expertise, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable driving experience. Here are some key things to keep in mind when considering a flagship vehicle for your next purchase.
18 June 2023, 11:32 AM
18 June 2023, 11:32 AM
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A brief look at the auto industry in Bangladesh

The rapid growth of our economy and people’s purchasing power has seen a rise in demand for personal transport. People are buying more cars and motorcycles than ever before, being able to pay their way through the duty inflated prices.
12 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Virtual history trips, hot hatch, and a disappointing phone

Are you a history nut that happens to love technology? Check out our feature about how Lost Panorama plans to combine both by offering virtual
11 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Four EV companies that didn’t make the cut

The rise and fall of Faraday Future were as interesting as it was spectacular. Founded by the Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting in 2014,
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Let’s fly: Everything you need to know to become a pilot

Ahmed Sarwar is a 25-year local who has recently graduated as a pilot from New Zealand. We sat down with him to have a bit of chat about how aspiring pilots can prepare themselves for the profession, and the dos and don’ts of the process.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Five insanely cool Japanese concepts supercars

Concepts we forgot.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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4 things to enjoy at Mawa

If you are someone who loves driving and/or enjoys long drive the Dhaka Mawa highway will be a treat.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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The 350cc goalpost: Five high displacement bikes we look forward to riding

While the Duke appeals to those who enjoy edgy style and raw performance, the Royal Enfield (RE) is meant for people with a more, shall we say refined taste.
21 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Quick and silent: 4 coolest EV motorcycle on the market

The American startup is one of the first companies to introduce electric motorcycles on the market there were not just glorified mobility scooters.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Five amazing American concept cars that never made production

Cars we'd love to see and drive.
7 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Five cool techs from the world of Cyberpunk 2077

Let’s start with the obvious one. The defining feature of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe is the huge proliferation of cybernetic prosthetics. It seems
31 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Six exciting EV’s coming to market in 2021

Let’s start with something that has a slight chance of making it here. The Mazda MX-30 is the company’s first foray into the electrified car market, and in many ways is a distant cousin of the beloved RX-8. How? Well aside from sharing its suicided door with the rotary legend,
31 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Auto Industry in 2020: Five biggest takeaways

2020 has not been a kind year, to put it mildly. Every form of business has come to a standstill, the auto industry being no exception.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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A brief look at the Covid-19 mRNA vaccines

With the pandemic having the world on a chokehold, the race to develop a vaccine form this virus is in full swing, According to WHO, 54 different vaccines under development, with a handful of being certified for human use. In this record-breaking rush new and radical methods are being employed, of which the Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines proving to be the most promising.
24 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Honda debuts Bangladesh specific Dream 110, celebrates production of 2 lac units

BHL has rolled out their new Bangladesh Domestic Market Motorcycle, the Dream 110.
24 December 2020, 07:01 AM
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2020 Mahindra XUV 300 W6

Remember how the Tivoli was the first "normal" car made by SsangYong? When the XUV 300 is somewhat similar, being the first Mahindra in Bangladesh that does not look like a dressed-up work truck.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Flying cars are real now

The International Civil Aviation Day is coming soon, so we have filled this week’s issue accordingly. Want your own flying car? Well, we got a list of options for you on page four. Granted,
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Four “flying cars” that actually fly

People’s fascination with flying cars is as old as aircraft themselves. From the first days of flight, people have dreamed of owning their personal flying vehicle. With that in mind, here are a few that managed to fulfill that dream, and can be yours if you have the money for it.
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Battle of the 2021 Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic: what do local enthusiasts think?

Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Two of the most popular affordable cars in the world and the darlings of our JDM focused car community. Both of them recently got their generation upgrade, triggering the inevitable discussion of what the local petrolheads think about them? Well, we did some snooping about on their interwebs and this is what we found.
26 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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Scoot over for old-school cool: Vespa owners meet 2020

Way too cool Vespas at a meet held on 6th October, Friday on Chef's Table Courtside
12 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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BMW’s new electric SUV is ugly on the outside but beautiful on the inside

Pronounced I-EX, the new SUV is based on the company’s new architecture developed especially for battery-electric vehicles. While still in its “series production development phase”, they hope to put the car into serial production by the second half of 2021.
11 November 2020, 19:13 PM

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