Dhaka, April 18 -- The government has set an ambitious target to transform 30 percent of vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 3.4 million metric tonnes in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

However, the plan faces significant hurdles.

Despite the environmental and energy efficiency benefits of electric cars, the actual progress towards this target has been minimal, with only 71 electric cars registered between 2021 and 2023.

The introduction of EVs in Bangladesh is supported by various international manufacturers such as Tesla, BMW, BYD, and Audi.

Additionally, local initiatives like the joint venture between Nepal's Chowdhury Group and Bangladesh's Runner Group,...