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Illegal auto-rickshaw charging causes Tk4,000cr annual revenue loss

The home minister stated that while there are 50 to 80 lakh electric three-wheelers in Bangladesh, only 3,300 authorised charging points exist.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 7 September 2026, 6:45 PM

According to the home minister, Bangladesh currently operates between 50 and 80 lakh electric three-wheelers. However, the country has only about 3,300 authorised charging stations. This widespread use of illegal charging points is resulting in an annual revenue loss of approximately Tk4,000 crore.