Bangladesh is taking a big step toward clean transportation with a new push to bring 450 electric buses onto city roads and install EV charging at existing petrol and gas stations, a move that aims to make travel cleaner and easier for millions. The plan pairs buses and chargers with broader energy shifts, so people will see lower air pollution, quieter streets, and faster, more reliable city travel. Support for EV charging investors, importers and operators is in place to encourage businesses to build the needed networks, and that makes it easier for bus operators and drivers to switch to electric vehicles without worrying about where to charge. At the same time, a wider multimodal transport plan will link roads, rail, waterways and river routes to move goods and people more smoothly, cut travel time, and reduce traffic pressure on busy roads. The government is also rolling out a new renewable energy policy with tax breaks and lower duties for solar technology, plus a national rooftop solar program to add panels on government offices, schools and hospitals, which together could generate more than three thousand megawatts from rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects. Allowing private producers to sell power directly to customers under merchant power rules is expected to bring new investments and better choices for businesses and homes. To keep energy flowing while building greener systems, plans include a balanced mix of gas, coal, nuclear, wind and solar, and steps are being taken to improve fuel supply through more LNG imports and stronger financial management in the energy sector. These combined moves aim to make the power system more secure and cleaner while helping industry and transport save costs. The reforms are designed to boost investor confidence and make it easier for firms to build charging stations, import buses, or set up solar farms, which can create new jobs in manufacturing, construction and maintenance. For commuters, the change means clearer routes, shorter waits and a better travel experience; for cities, it means lower smog and less noise; and for local businesses, it opens new markets for services and repairs. Training programs, clearer rules and support for small operators are part of the plan so smaller firms and local workers can join the shift. If the plans work together — cleaner buses, more chargers, linked transport routes, and lots more solar — the country could see a steady move to modern, low-emission transport that helps people breathe easier and makes cities work better for everyone. Local leaders and planners say the effort will be gradual, with training, clear rules and small grants so drivers, mechanics and station owners can learn new skills and join the clean transport future and stay employed.
