Atlas Bangladesh steps into EV market with launch of ‘Atlas EV’
Atlas Bangladesh Limited (ABL), a state-owned enterprise under the Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) of the Ministry of Industries, has officially launched its own electric motorcycle brand, Atlas EV, marking a milestone in the country's sustainable transport and automobile sector.
The brand was inaugurated on 5 November 2025 at a ceremony attended by Adilur Rahman Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Industries and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works; Md Obaidur Rahman, Secretary, Ministry of Industries; and Md Anwarul Alam, Chairman (Additional Secretary), BSEC. Senior officials from BSEC and ABL, along with dealers and employees, were also present.
The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhejiang Luan Electric Vehicle Co Ltd of China as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) earlier this year.
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Adilur Rahman Khan said, "The government is committed to promoting green mobility and sustainable development. This initiative by a trusted state-owned enterprise like Atlas Bangladesh is a major step towards implementing the national electric vehicle policy. It will help reduce carbon emissions, save foreign exchange, and make environment-friendly transport accessible to the public."
Industries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman added, "The introduction of Atlas EV through a government enterprise ensures quality, affordability, and reliable after-sales service. It aligns with our industrial policy to encourage high-tech manufacturing and build a strong domestic ecosystem for electric vehicles."
BSEC Chairman Md Anwarul Alam described the initiative as timely and forward-looking, expressing hope that ABL's entry into EV production would strengthen the local industry and inspire further innovation and investment.
