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BusinessToday
a day ago
- Automotive
- BusinessToday
Bangladesh Eyes Proton EVs For Local Distribution
Proton Holdings Bhd's electric vehicle manufacturing has drawn interest from Bangladesh which is seeking to secure investment from the Malaysian national carmaker. Attracting investment by Malaysian companies across various sectors figures prominently on the agenda of Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus during his three-day Malaysia visit, which starts today. 'They produce a lot of cars. During the visit, Bangladesh will invite Proton Holdings to invest here,' Yunus's press secretary Shafiqul Alam said at a media briefing in Dhaka yesterday, according to a Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha report. He was referring to the Malaysian automaker's electric vehicle (EV) push in his remarks. The company launched its first-ever electric vehicle, the Proton 7, in December 2024, and is holding a tour of key Malaysian cities between August and October to preview the Proton 5, the second car in the EV will also explore Malaysia's involvement in deep-sea fishing. 'We catch Hilsa and other marine fish within 40 to 50 kilometres of the deep sea. However, our maritime boundary is about 210,000 square kilometres,' Shafiqul Alam said. Yunus, whose trip is being undertaken at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is accompanied by foreign affairs adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain, expatriate welfare and overseas employment adviser Asif Nazrul and power, energy and mineral resources adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan. The national security adviser Khalilur Rahman, special envoy to the Chief Adviser on international affairs Lutfey Siddiqui and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) executive chairman Chowdhury Ashiq Bin Harun are also part of the delegation.
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Bangladesh keen on Proton's investment in car manufacturing
Proton Holdings Bhd is holding a tour of key Malaysian cities between August and October to preview the Proton 5, the second car in the EV series. - Bernama NEW DELHI: Proton Holdings Bhd's electric vehicle manufacturing has drawn interest from Bangladesh which is seeking to secure investment from the Malaysian national carmaker. Attracting investment by Malaysian companies across various sectors figures prominently on the agenda of Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during his three-day Malaysia visit starting on Monday (Aug 11). "They produce a lot of cars. During the visit, Bangladesh will invite Proton Holdings to invest here," Yunus's press secretary Shafiqul Alam said at a media briefing in Dhaka on Sunday, according to a Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha report. He was referring to the Malaysian automaker's electric vehicle (EV) push in his remarks. The company launched its first-ever electric vehicle, the Proton 7, in December 2024, and is holding a tour of key Malaysian cities between August and October to preview the Proton 5, the second car in the EV series. Bangladesh will also explore Malaysia's involvement in deep-sea fishing. "We catch Hilsa and other marine fish within 40 to 50km of the deep sea. However, our maritime boundary is about 210,000sq km," Shafiqul Alam said. Yunus, whose trip is being undertaken at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is accompanied by Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain, Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Asif Nazrul and Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan. The National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, special envoy to the Chief Adviser on international affairs Lutfey Siddiqui and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) executive chairman Chowdhury Ashiq Bin Harun are also part of the delegation. - Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Bangladesh seeks Proton investment for EV manufacturing and deep-sea fishing
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh has expressed strong interest in Proton Holdings Bhd's electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities as it seeks to attract investment from the Malaysian automaker. The country's interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will prioritise securing investments from Malaysian firms during his three-day visit to Malaysia starting Monday. 'They produce a lot of cars. During the visit, Bangladesh will invite Proton Holdings to invest here,' Yunus's press secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters in Dhaka on Sunday. Alam highlighted Proton's electric vehicle initiatives, including the launch of its first EV model, the Proton 7, in December 2024. The automaker is currently showcasing its second EV model, the Proton 5, in a nationwide tour across Malaysia from August to October. Bangladesh also aims to explore potential Malaysian collaboration in deep-sea fishing to maximise its maritime resources. 'We catch Hilsa and other marine fish within 40 to 50 kilometres of the deep sea. However, our maritime boundary is about 210,000 square kilometres,' Alam explained. Yunus is visiting Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by several senior advisers and officials. The delegation includes Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain and Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan. Also joining the visit are National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority executive chairman Chowdhury Ashiq Bin Harun. – Bernama
