'Nasiman'
A report from Faridpur on the subject was published in a local English daily on 23 October. It raises issues which are technically not relevant. First of all, it is not, as stated in the report, "a shallow machine run vehicle." It is the same popular diesel engine that is used for running shallow tube-wells for irrigation, which is fitted to the three-wheeler for transportation.
Regarding "approval from the authorities", it is the question of registration for plying public roads. This is independent of the fuel that the prime-mover uses-- be it petrol, diesel or natural gas. As a matter of fact, we should appreciate and praise the local innovation of our mechanics. They have fitted an engine , spares, maintenance and fuel for which are easily available all over rural Bangladesh! We cannot get gas or petrol in rural areas; so this is a very intelligent way to solve the problem of easy transportation for goods or passengers.
Registration is an administrative matter; which the government authorities should do, without creating unnecessary bottlenecks, that can give rise to corruption. Possibly it is because of this reason, that the vehicle owners avoid registration of 'Nasimans'. It is in reality a wonderful appropriate technological development that deserves praise, not punishment from us!
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