Government-owned ABL introduces Atlas EV brand for sustainable mobility
tbsnews.net, 7 Nov '25
Atlas Bangladesh Limited (ABL), a state-owned enterprise under the Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC) of the Ministry of Industries, has launched its electric motorcycle brand, Atlas EV.
The brand was inaugurated on 5th 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 of the Ministry of Industries; and Md Anwarul Alam, Chairman (Additional Secretary) of 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 of China as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) earlier in 2025.
Adilur Rahman Khan stated, "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 environmentally friendly transport accessible to the public."
Industries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman further added, "The introduction of Atlas EV through a Government enterprise ensures quality, affordability, and reliable after-sales service. It aligns with the industrial policy to encourage high-tech manufacturing and build a strong domestic ecosystem for electric vehicles."
BSEC Chairman Md Anwarul Alam expressed hope that ABL's entry into electric vehicle production would strengthen the local industry and encourage further innovation and investment.