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For anyone living in Dhaka, the daily struggle with traffic and toxic air has become a grim routine. From schoolchildren to office workers, everyone breathes in the same dust and diesel fumes. That’s why the government’s new plan to introduce 400 electric buses by 2030 feels like a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. This initiative, backed by the World Bank, could mark a turning point for a city that has long suffered from neglect in public transport planning. Cleaner, quieter electric buses won’t just reduce emissions, they are expected to offer a safer, more dignified way to commute for millions. It is a much-needed step toward making Dhaka more livable. But let us be honest—Dhaka has seen plenty of big promises before. What matters now is how this plan is carried out. Will outdated, smoke-belching buses finally be taken off the roads? Will commuters finally get relief from the chaos? Will the politics that often derail progress be kept at bay? Experts are right to urge caution: start small, get it right, and then scale up. Local capacity must also be built so that Bangladesh is not forever dependent on imports. And let us not forget the workers—drivers, mechanics, and helpers—who need to be part of this transition.

This is not just a bus project. It is a chance to clean the air, modernize transport, and give Dhaka’s people a city they can move through and breathe in without harm. Let’s not waste that chance.

Energy & Power steps into its 23rd year of publication on 16 June this year. Marking the occasion, we hope to bring out our anniversary issue in September.

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