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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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So cool,yet so far: CC-compliant bikes we should but don't have in Bangladesh

The motorcyclists in Bangladesh are pretty starved for choice thanks to our 165cc limit. What makes this already bad situation worse is that there are plenty of cool bikes that do fall under the said limit but for one reason or another, not offered by their respective dealers. Here are a few bikes an avid motorhead should consider getting through the grey market, as long as they are willing to pay the premium and do not hope for a robust warranty.
29 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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For coffee lovers on a budget: Miyako CM-1286

As much we coffeeholics love the aroma of a freshly made shot of espresso, we all have to admit — it is an expensive taste. A single shot from any decent coffee shop will set you back from anywhere from BDT80 to BDT180, totaling to a whopping BDT2400 to BDT5400 a month if you drink it every single day.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Questionable cars from reputable brands

"Failure is the pillar of success" is a mantra as old as the auto industry. Henry Ford perched it, Soichiro Honda lived it, and most of us try to accept it. Each car companies have their fair share of failures, but few failures turn out to be as spectacular as the ones made by performance brand. In their never-ending trek to push the boundaries, when they fail, they fail big. Today we look at some such failures and discuss why they ended up like that
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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The Hummer is back, and this time, it’s electric.

The American favorite is back with an EV twist.
21 October 2020, 19:59 PM
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Audi holds “Blind Tasting” experience of their new Q7

Progress Motors Imports Limited, the authorized representative of Audi in Bangladesh, held a unique event with their upcoming Q7 SUV on Sunday, 20 September at their showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka,
10 October 2020, 11:05 AM
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2020 Beijing Motor Show concept car Roundup

Ever wanted one of those quirky and adorable Trabant, but backed away due to their awfulness? Well, then Great Wall just might have made the car for you.
8 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Creative games to exert your mind

Let your creativity flourish with these games
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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2020 Mahindra TUV 300

An old school rear-wheel drive, body on frame compact SUV from India that is only offered with a five-speed manual transmission. Making it quite a unique specimen in its segment. To put it in a sentence-an engineer’s dream, a designer’s nightmare. Every design element on the TUV300 is there to serve a function and has been put together with minimal regard to the overall aesthetics.
1 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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The evolution of the Datsun/Nissan Z Cars

After what seemed like a slow and agonizing death of a once-great car brand, Nissan it finally trying to turn things around. Their new A To Z lineup are look exciting and well thought out, and more importantly, for us petrolheads, there's a new Z-car on the horizon. Now, while we wait for the new Zed to hit the showrooms, here is a summary of the evolution of one of the best sports cars ever made.
17 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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Analysing the good and the bat among the 4 greatest Batmobiles

As far as automotive royalties go, the Batmobile is right up there with K.I.T.T. and time-traveling DeLorean. The caped crusader’s personal chariot has evolved through multiple models throughout the decade, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Today we take a look at a few of those models and compare their advantage and limitations.
10 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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Number one, engage

Star Trek, the show about finding strange new alien worlds and civilization with the power of magical technology and technobabble,
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM
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2020 Mitsubishi Xpander

The Mitsubishi Xpander is a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle built to carry around large families. Designed in Japan and produced in Indonesia, the car is best known for its polarizing front end. We took it out for a spin this week and here's what we think.
27 August 2020, 18:00 PM
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Google SketchUp: A simple but fun introduction to 3D model making

It is safe to assume that most of us dreamed of making our own video games while playing them. But as soon most of us opened a 3D software, we gawked at its alien controls and immediately NOPED out of our ambition.
20 August 2020, 18:00 PM
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2020 BMW 218i Gran Coupé

For the purists, it’s sacrilege. For BMW, it’s a dive into competitive waters. For the rest, the BMW 218i Gran Coupé is a front-wheel, compact luxury sedan and contender in the same class as Audi A3 and Mercedes CLA.
20 August 2020, 18:00 PM
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Five video game escape routes for the bored petrolhead

Cant drive a real one? Here are the next best options. Thank us later!
6 August 2020, 18:00 PM
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2020 Chengdu Auto Show highlights

Made by Chery to “show the potential for personalizing cars,” this Arrizo GX is quite something to look at. The basic econobox sedan has been extensively modified, with redesigned bumpers,
30 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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Everything you need to know about the Bangladeshi multiplayer FPS Zero Hour

Game development in Bangladesh has come a long way. In half a decade, we went from Hatirjheel Dream Begins to Zero Hour, a multiplayer online game devolved by two indigenous game studios. We sat down with Nayeem Bin Haasan, director of Attrito, to get an idea of what to expect from their upcoming game.
23 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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Seven 4x4s that will make you rethink that sportscar poster

When Ford re-introduced the Ranger in the US, they claimed there are no plans to make a Raptor variant. What they didn’t say is that they already made one,
9 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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Five environmentally friendly cars for the woke petrolhead

Unlike all the other car on the list, the humble Alto does not get its gas mileage though clever use of hybrid battery technology. Instead, it does
2 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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Zantrik develops AI-based driver monitoring system

Zantrik, the Dhaka-based on-demand vehicle maintenance services company, claims to have developed an AI-based system called ‘Drive Safe’ that can monitor a driver’s real-time driving behavior.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM

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