Group asks govt to lift EV import ban
12 Sept 2026
A group of vehicle importers wants the government to lift its ban on bringing in used and reconditioned electric vehicles. The group is called BARVIDA. They say the ban hurts buyers.
The ban stops these cars from coming into Bangladesh. BARVIDA says this limits what people can buy. They say buyers lose out on newer tech and lower prices.
The government put the ban in place earlier. No date was given for when it might end. BARVIDA did not say how many cars are stuck.
For small online shops, this is about what you can sell. If the ban stays, you may not get used EVs to list. If it goes, you could have more stock.
Who this affects
- Shops that sell used cars or auto parts online
- Shops that list electric vehicles or EV accessories
What to do about it
- Check your current stock of EV items and note what is running low.
- Talk to your supplier about any used EV models they can get if the ban ends.
- Follow news from BARVIDA and the government for updates on the ban.
- Tell your regular customers what you know so they can plan.
First reported by The Daily Star, business. We read their report and wrote this in our own words. Numbers are theirs.