Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan recently said Bangladesh is moving firmly towards clean transportation. ‘With World Bank support, we are introducing 450 electric buses and building EV charging infrastructure at existing petrol and gas stations.
Investors in EV charging, EV imports, and operations will receive the government’s full support,’ he said.
The adviser said this at the ‘Fourth edition of the State of Investment Climate – Bangladesh webinar’, hosted by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
The webinar was moderated by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun (Ashik Chowdhury), Executive Chairman (with the rank of State Minister) of BIDA and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA). Dr.
Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, a distinguished economist, academic, and former Secretary of the Power Division, outlined the government’s bold steps to transform energy security, transport efficiency, and logistics competitiveness.
On the transport and logistics sector, Dr. Khan said, ‘We are developing an integrated multimodal transport plan for Bangladesh.
By linking road, rail, waterways, and riverine communication with goods movement data, we will identify infrastructure gaps, reduce costs, and ensure faster and more efficient mobility.
This is the backbone of a globally competitive economy.’ On renewable energy and sustainability, Dr. Khan announced several breakthrough measures. ‘The Renewable Energy Policy 2025 has been approved, offering long-term tax holidays and reduced duties for solar technologies.
The National Rooftop Solar Program will equip all government offices, educational institutions, and hospitals with rooftop solar units under net metering,’ he added.