The Bangladesh Road Transport and Highways Division is developing a project to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure and a battery recycling plant by 2030, supported by 23 crore taka in grants from the United Nations Development Programme out of a total 25.35 crore taka budget. The initiative will initially install four superfast charging stations with 300 to 500 kilowatt capacity at Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation depots, each capable of charging 20 buses simultaneously, targeting electric buses, motorcycles and three wheelers. The draft development project proposal awaits approval from the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council following a 28 June meeting of the Special Project Evaluation Committee.
Why it matters: This represents a significant public sector procurement opportunity in Bangladesh's nascent EV charging market, with defined technical specifications for high power depot charging and a clear timeline for tender release once the proposal gains national approval. The UNDP grant structure and focus on workforce training may influence equipment sourcing and installation partner selection for operators eyeing South Asian expansion.