Bangladesh Enters Global Market with First Export of Locally-Made Buses to Bhutan

Bangladesh Exports First Batch of Air-Conditioned Buses, Paving New Paths in Global Markets

Bangladesh has reached a major milestone in its automotive industry, exporting its first batch of air-conditioned buses to Bhutan, marking its entry into the international bus export market. This significant achievement, led by IFAD Autos, involves 11 Ashok Leyland buses manufactured at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Dhamrai, Dhaka. This shift to becoming a bus exporter highlights the country’s growing capability in vehicle manufacturing, as it transitions from a traditional importer role.

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Bangladesh’s IFAD Group Exports Buses to Bhutan, Setting Sights on South Asia

IFAD Group Chairman Iftekhar Ahmed Tipu expressed optimism about the export potential of Bangladeshi-made buses, noting that several South Asian regions—including Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, and parts of India—have shown interest in future collaborations. Established in 2017, the Dhamrai manufacturing plant is now the largest private facility of its kind in Bangladesh, equipped to produce a variety of commercial vehicles.

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This accomplishment not only reflects Bangladesh’s progress in industrial self-sufficiency but also opens doors for expanded economic ties within South Asia. By increasing export activities, Bangladesh stands to strengthen its manufacturing sector, creating a positive outlook for the nation’s economic diversification and positioning itself as a regional hub for automotive production.

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