When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car
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13 July 2026, 17:45 PM Tech & Startup
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10 July 2026, 14:01 PM Tech & Startup
Shift / Ford brings back human employees after AI disappoints
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30 June 2026, 15:05 PM Tech & Startup
BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
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18 May 2026, 21:26 PM Tech & Startup
Android Auto update finally makes use of every inch of car screens
Tech & Startup Desk
13 May 2026, 01:50 AM Tech & Startup
Mitsubishi launches seven-seater SUV in Bangladesh
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25 April 2026, 19:34 PM Tech & Startup
Porsche to launch all-electric Cayenne Coupe
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24 April 2026, 15:15 PM Tech & Startup

When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car

Dhaka's roads have turned into a flood zone after days of relentless monsoon rain, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department recording 110mm in just 27 hours and warning more is on the way. Driving through it safely means slowing down, avoiding any water deeper than 10cm or moving water, never restarting a stalled engine, and getting the car professionally checked afterward for hidden damage to the brakes, engine, and electrics.
13 July 2026, 17:45 PM

How to keep your motorcycle safe from rain

While motorcycles are built to withstand rain, prolonged exposure to floodwater, mud, and moisture can damage vital components. However, a few preventive maintenance habits can avoid costly repairs and keep journeys safer.
12 July 2026, 19:46 PM

Revoo Bangladesh unveils two electric motorcycles

Revoo Bangladesh has launched two new electric motorcycle models, the C35 and C35-Y, at an event held at Radisson Blu Dhaka on July 9.
10 July 2026, 14:01 PM

Ford brings back human employees after AI disappoints

Ford has hired back more than 300 veteran quality inspectors after finding that artificial intelligence tools deployed across its manufacturing plants failed to match the skills and experience of human workers, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
30 June 2026, 15:05 PM

EVs are trending in Bangladesh. Will it sustain? 

Electric Vehicles (EVs), once regarded as exclusive novelties for high-end consumers in Bangladesh, are beginning to emerge as a more visible part of urban life.
26 May 2026, 13:49 PM

BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh

BYD has officially launched three new vehicle models in Bangladesh — the BYD Seal 5, BYD Seal 6, and BYD Sealion 6 AWD — at a launch ceremony held on May 17 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
18 May 2026, 21:26 PM

Android Auto update finally makes use of every inch of car screens

Android Auto is set to receive multiple new features aimed at improving the in-car experience, Google announced at Android Show 2026.
13 May 2026, 01:50 AM

EVs claim the spotlight at Dhaka Motor Show

The familiar hum of combustion engines was noticeably absent this year in the Dhaka Motor Show 2026. In its place: a quieter, more deliberate buzz that was powered by batteries, software, and ambition.
28 April 2026, 17:20 PM

Mitsubishi launches seven-seater SUV in Bangladesh

Rangs Limited, the distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Bangladesh, has launched the Mitsubishi Destinator at the Dhaka Motor Show 2026 on April 24.
25 April 2026, 19:34 PM

Porsche to launch all-electric Cayenne Coupe

Porsche has announced it will begin selling an all-electric version of its Cayenne coupe later this year, adding to a growing lineup of electric variants of the company's best-selling SUV.
24 April 2026, 15:15 PM

EV sales surge across Europe as petrol prices increase

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as higher petrol prices prompted drivers to shift away from internal combustion engine cars, according to a recent report by Reuters.
20 April 2026, 17:24 PM

F1 2026: How a rule change turned motorsport into 'Mario Kart'

The latest rule change for F1 2026 has seen it labelled 'Mario Kart'. Here is a look at what has gone amiss, why the drivers are angry, and the potential risks associated with this change.
15 April 2026, 15:33 PM

Avik Anwar wins UAE touring car title after final-round victory

Bangladeshi racing driver Avik Anwar has won the Renault Clio class title in the Gulf Pro Car Championship Series 2025–26 and has also been crowned UAE Touring Car Champion, as the first-ever Bangladeshi to do so.
12 April 2026, 18:17 PM

Xiaomi unveils electric hypercar concept for Gran Turismo

Xiaomi has unveiled a full-scale concept model of an electric hypercar at Mobile World Congress 2026. Called the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, the concept vehicle was created specifically for the Gran Turismo racing game series.
4 March 2026, 15:17 PM

BYD Sealion 5: A smaller, sensible Sealion surfaces

The Atto 3 handles the pure-electric crossover brief, the Sealion 6 covers plug-in hybrid duties higher up the ladder, and now there’s a third rung: the Sealion 5.
2 March 2026, 11:30 AM

BYD Bangladesh launches Sealion 5

BYD, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has officially launched the Sealion 5.
1 March 2026, 20:04 PM

These made-in-Bangladesh diecasts have stunning details

The ultimate Mopar 'Then & Now' pairing has finally rolled into my collection - a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and its modern descendant, the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon.
18 February 2026, 16:12 PM

MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid launched in Bangladesh

MG Bangladesh has launched two new hybrid sport utility vehicles in Bangladesh, the MG HS Hybrid+ and the MG HS Super Hybrid (PHEV).
18 January 2026, 15:36 PM

A ride back in time: the Royal Enfield Classic 350

There is a quiet kind of poetry in the way the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Chrome Red catches the morning light. Its chrome fuel tank mirrors the world around it, reflecting the sky, the street and the lingering gazes of passers-by who slow instinctively as they walk past. This is not a motorcycle that hurries for attention. It invites you in, like a story waiting to be told.
7 January 2026, 15:46 PM

Why certified helmets matter for bikers

Every year, thousands of bikers walk away from accidents with injuries that could have been prevented or at least significantly reduced by something deceptively simple: a certified helmet. Yet, despite repeated warnings from road safety experts, a large number of riders continue to use non-certified or substandard helmets, often prioritising lower price over protection.
17 December 2025, 09:47 AM