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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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Here’s the coolest sub-1500cc cars you can and should have

Car taxes going up in Bangladesh? Seems like a nightmare for some. Cosindering that the entry bracket could be 25000taka AIT for cars upto 1500cc, here’s a few cars a petrolhead should consider before giving up life and hopes with an Allion.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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From trash to treasure

Car headlights made from waste coffee beans. Thrown away plastic bottles that become car seat. What next? If there is one thing that can be said about humanity,
4 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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Pedal to the…drive motor? Coolest electric bicycles on the market

Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular in the personal commuter segment. They don’t require a license to own, usually have enough range for city use and most of them can hit 20 mph without giving their user a sweat shower. This is indirectly leading to a reduction in air pollution, as these two-wheelers output no emission gases. That said, not all of these cycles are boring commuters, some are being built for enthusiasts, with some originating from the most unlikely of sources.
3 June 2020, 19:45 PM
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Real-life detectives using tools from Sci-Fi

In the olden days of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, detectives used to solve cases using intelligence and deduction mostly. Nowadays its different.
21 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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Five amazing Star War vehicles that are not the AT-AT Walker

Any Star Wars fan knows about the stubby Imperial chicken walker or the imposing All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT). Those two get a lot of screen time and toy manufacturer attention.
7 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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Five amazing Star War vehicles that are not the AT-AT Walker

In honor of May the 4th, this week’s Toggle brings you five cool Star Wars vehicles you may not know of.
4 May 2020, 15:40 PM
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What the auto industry is doing to help during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has successfully caused the global economy to come to a standstill. The global car market has taken a nosedive with light vehicle sales in the US alone being dropped by 39%. Car production around the world has been shut down to prevent the spread of the virus,
16 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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Apple partners up with Google to work on tools to trace coronavirus

Apple and Google announced they are working on a Bluetooth-based contact tracing system for COVID 19, which will allow users to share data through approved apps from health organisations.
10 April 2020, 19:15 PM

Monitors that are easy on the eyes

When we were young, almost all of us had a limit to how much TV we were allowed to watch in a single day. For many the cautionary
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Podcasts to help you survive Dhaka traffic

Despite what the name suggests, this weekly podcast has nothing to do with your gastrointestinal tract. What it is, however, is an automotive history podcast hosted by Donut Media host James Pumphrey and Nolan J. Sykes.
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Language should not be a barrier to travelling

Although English is spoken worldwide, it is not the definitive language everywhere. And while language barrier can be a problem, it should not stop you from experiencing different cultures. Here’s a roundup of the best apps that will help you communicate across language barriers even if you don’t know the native language.
20 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Best of the best: luxury cars for Bangladesh

The facelift of this German luxury barge came with a giant kidney grill, Napa leather seats and a Samsung tablet with which you can control a bunch of options at the back. For power, it uses the same 3.0 litre straight-six powerplant found in the new Z4 and MkV Toyota Supra,
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Motorcycle crash aftermath, a survivor’s perspective

It is said the best accidents are the ones that you can walk away from. Although any injury is arguably better than ending up in a grave, not being able to use your right arm because of a crushed wrist is also miserable, speaking from personal experience. Here are the few steps I took that saved my life and few I ignored that came to haunt me.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Air Fryer/what, how and why

We all love eating fried food at the expense of indigestion, high blood pressure and a fatty liver. But what if you could eat all the sinful stuff without the sin? Like the title has already clued you in, an Air Fryer is the magical device.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Upstarts in the EV race

Ever wanted a mobile living room equipped only with Sony products? Well, they just made one.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Three fun online-shooter alternatives to share with your friends

As fun as it is to blow people up with you friends in one of the many available Arena or Hero shooters, it is a repetitive process and over time, gets a little bit boring. Fortunately for Steam users, there are a number of multiplayer games where the primary goal is not to kill everything violently.
9 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Classics cars with an EV twist

One thing all car enthusiasts can agree on is that classic cars look like nothing else currently on the road.
19 December 2019, 18:00 PM

LOSE THE WEIGHT

A common weight loss myth is that people can lose weight by simply exercising the most fat-filled parts of their body, namely belly, thighs and hips.
12 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Simulation games to stimulate your brain

For those curious about the nightmarish logistics of maintaining a transport company, this game will deliver. In-game, you start around 1850 as a rail service and as time progresses, you can start to expand roadway, maintain water supplies and air quality, while building up your huge network of trucks, trains, boats and planes to become the biggest transport tycoon of the 21st century.
12 December 2019, 18:00 PM
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Unique consumer tech products for your consideration

It’s amazing what makers can now do with some circuits and a bit of LCD. It’s the future and it’s all about 2020 vision.
5 December 2019, 18:00 PM

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