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If you are interested to know more, check out the site:

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LEEPU LENIZA F-21: the first-ever automobile designed by a Bangladeshi was recently unveiled in Dhaka.

Dhaka Motor Show 2006
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There were multiple hummers in DHaka streets before the new government took over and started cracking down on the corrupt people..

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Luxury adorns city streets
Syed Tashfin Chowdhury

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‘Porsche” has now entered the luxury car track like the BMW, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Volvo and other famous names that has increased two-fold in the city in recent times.
Dealers in the city said that around 500 cars of these brands have been sold during the last two years.


Between 2002 and 2003, only 230 luxury cars were sold out, and now the demand has increased by almost 115 percent, said a dealer from Motijheel.

Executive Motors Limited, sole dealer for BMW cars in Bangladesh, has been successful in this business over the last three years.

"We sold over 190 cars in the past two years with around 165 transactions already complete and over 25 more units to be delivered to our customers," said Tayabul Bahar, General Manager, Executive Motors Limited.
The BMW showroom was put up in the Tejgaon Industrial area, three years back. In its first year, the dealer sold about 60 units.

"Most models sold were from the 3-series and 4-series. 5-series models were also selling but at a slower pace," said Bahar.

Last year, over 75 cars were sold from the showroom.

"Surprisingly cars from the 3, 4, 5 series had an equal demand with the 6 series creeping into the race," Bahar added.

This year, they have exceeded their annual target of 81 units.


Mercedes Benz, one of the most reputed global brands, is fighting a neck-to-neck battle with BMW in the Bangladeshi market.


"We have sold around 187 units over the last two years," said Md. Ariful Azim, Head of Operation, Rancon Motors Limited, the dealers for Mercedes Benz in Bangladesh.

Third in the race, is Lexus with over 120 units of reconditioned and brand new cars sold, and Volvo keeping close behind having sold 65 cars in 2003-04.

"We face problems with taxes and heavy transportation costs in shipping each unit all the way from Sweden," said Hanif A. H. Nasim, Sales and Marketing Manager, A1 Motors Limited.

Nasim said that unlike most luxury car dealers, who ship their cars through neighbouring or South Asian countries like India or Singapore, A1 motors Limited yet still import their merchandise directly from the manufacturer in Sweden.

"As such, the prices of each car are naturally quite high and this has caused a slump in the demand of Volvo cars in the city," he said.

The overwhelming demand is especially from upcoming business magnates according to these dealers.

"Young businesspeople and chief executive officers of leading business organisations in the age range of late 30s to 40s are our customers. They know much about the durability, luxury, performance, speed and other details of each variety," said Bahar, about BMW's customer base.

"They prefer to ride in style and elegance now and therefore the demand for luxury cars are increasing," said the Volvo sales and marketing manager.

And to sustain their customer base, most dealers ensure the best possible after sales service while some provide test drive facilities too, to potential customers.

Besides its impressive sale in the city, sources from Executive Motors Limited, told Star City that a large number of cars are also being sold to buyers in Sylhet, Chittagong and other parts of the country.

The whooping sales and services provided by most dealers have been highly appreciated by the original manufacturers.

"We were awarded 'the Best Facilities Award 2005' from BMW headquarters," said Bahar.


A1 Motors Limited on the other hand, is negotiating with the Volvo Head-Office in Sweden for discounted prices, according to company sources.

The lucrative market is opening avenues for dealers to bring in more brands like the Jaguar, Cadillac and Lincoln, which may hit the city streets next year or early 2007, said a dealer, on condition of anonymity.

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Mercedes Benz at Mohakhali Flyover

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what a pitty in a country where majority live on a dollar a day and the chors are using their money to buy such cars

what a pitty in a country where majority live on a dollar a day and the chors are using their money to buy such cars

Thak, eishob bolte hoy na. You saw what happened to sales of Executive Motors last year, eh? They didn't sell a single car - not a single unit, can you believe it? Was a story on The Daily Star on this.

You are right in a way, most of the cars are bought by corrupt politicians/business people in Bangladesh, thus the sale has dropped drastically in the last year or so-- due to anti corruption drive.

But there will always be some genuine buyer aswell. I mean majority of Indians or Pakistanis live on a dollar a day aswell, but they have luxury vehicles aswell. Some Bangladeshi industries like textile, garments, ship building, pharmaceuticals and telecommunication are doing really well. If those genuine businessmen can afford expensive cars, then it should be fine. That's how capitalist society works unfortunately... a system of haves and have nots.

dopekhor you cant readily assume that all those cars belongs to corrupted people. (Though majority maybe)

Yes it is unfortunate, perhaps, but not unexpected. Not everyone has the same capability, vision, ambition etc. And so people's achievements vary quite a bit. These people are buying luxury cars because they can afford to. But I doubt if they didn't, poor people would be better off!

dopekhor you cant readily assume that all those cars belongs to corrupted people. (Though majority maybe)
prove me wrong bro

Yes it is unfortunate, perhaps, but not unexpected. Not everyone has the same capability, vision, ambition etc. And so people's achievements vary quite a bit. These people are buying luxury cars because they can afford to. But I doubt if they didn't, poor people would be better off!
well these people are earning by ripping the poor off

well these people are earning by ripping the poor off

Tell me a country where these acts of corruption doesn't occur. So why is BD always is the spotlight?

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Jaguar

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BMWs

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Porsche

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Rolls Royce Silver Seraph

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BMW M5

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New Mercedes S Class

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2005 BMW 5 series with M Package

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SL 65 AMG
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GEMBALLA GT 700 AERO 3 and Cayenne Turbo
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Porsche 996 Turbo

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With regard to the discussion on the previous page...

As dislikable as they may be, I think every developing country needs its share of unscrupulous businessmen. The famous "robber barons" of America helped transform it into the world's greatest industrial power. Although short term the benefits were theirs, long term their success led to a generally higher standard of living for the population at large.

Also, let's not think that everyone who owns a luxury car is necessarily corrupt.

^^ I think maintaining a car is very costly. It's better to have good public transport instead of encouraging everybody to buy car.

Actually I was a bit surprised seeing no cars on the inter-city roads/highways in Bangladesh. Only buses and trucks. But only at the end of my BD trip, I learnt that Bdshis don't need cars because every angle of BD is well-connected by extensive public transport network whether Bus, Taxi, CNG , or Rickshaw.

Anyway, great pics guyzz . How much a Honda City costs in Bangladesh ? I want to know how to get loans and how much is the monthly installment to the bank if I want to buy one ?

undoubtedly a lot of these cars were purchased by corrupt politicians and businessman, but to term everyone who bought one corrupt is not only general stereotyping, but also a significant mistake. also, stating that the better off in the society make their money by ripping off the poor is also incorrect. while it is true that...say...industries like those in the garments sector do employ a large number of people consisting of extremely low wage earners, think of the alternative. increase the wages...significantly increase production costs and therefore prices...have india and china (not to mention other rmg producing countries) take all the business away...and not only will those firms shut down but unemlpoyment would go through the roof. one of the reasons wages are so low in dhaka is that there is no shortage of unskilled labour...supply...demand...equilibrium price...you do the math. however, in no way do i support ill treatment of the workforce, which a lot of businesses have done so in recent years.

furthermore...not everyone who owns a luxury vehicle is associated with the rmg industry. pharmaceuticals, finance, telecommunication, which happen to be three of the fastest growing sectors in the country actually account for a significant number of these purchases.

so yea, while in no way do i state that only the honest buy such cars, i will definitely not say that only the corrupts do.

Mercedes E 240

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BMW X5

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Awesome job nayeem, keep going. :cheers:

Awesome job nayeem, keep going. :cheers:

Thanks Bro.. will post some more pics soon!

Great pics Nayeem.Good idea to start this thread.And guys,please try to avoid the discussion of corruption here,we have political discussion,caretaker governemnt and all those threads for that.

i feel such cars in such a poor country is disgusting. where are the roads to drive these cars and who the fcuk services them?? The owners of these cars should be asamed of themselves:wtf:

Tell me a country where these acts of corruption doesn't occur. So why is BD always is the spotlight?
but no where is it more eminent and more open then in bangladesh, 90% of the people who are purchasing these vehicles were almost unheard of like 5-7 years ago

i wonder why all of a sudden these cars have gone extinct and such cars are found abandoned by the roadside without a plate number

well to be honest with you i know quite a few people who have been in the richest list during the pakistan days and trust me even they dont have such fancy cars

Here is my two cents.......

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New Mercedes S Class

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that's not the new s class - its the previous model

Cool video sayem. Thanks for posting.


-On the side note, I don't know why there are so are criticizers in this thread. We all know this world is not fair and not everyone plays fairly. No need to reiterate this point constantly. It getting annoying. :bash:

-On the side note, I don't know why there are so are criticizers in this thread. We all know this world is not fair and not everyone plays fairly. No need to reiterate this point constantly. It getting annoying. :bash:

I agree. The self-righteousness of some of the forumers here is bit nauseating. I wonder what THEY have done for poor people lately.

I agree. The self-righteousness of some of the forumers here is bit nauseating. I wonder what THEY have done for poor people lately.

-Exactly, its not like lecture 6-7 SSC BD forumers is going to change the behavior of $150 million people.

-It was a great idea to open this thread as it supplements our sub-forum. nayeem keep going bro. :cheers:

With regard to the discussion on the previous page...

As dislikable as they may be, I think every developing country needs its share of unscrupulous businessmen. The famous "robber barons" of America helped transform it into the world's greatest industrial power. Although short term the benefits were theirs, long term their success led to a generally higher standard of living for the population at large.

Also, let's not think that everyone who owns a luxury car is necessarily corrupt.

Quite true. I always have the "robber barons" of the yester years in mind, when I think about the nouveau riche in Bangladesh. The trickle down effect is undeniable. I say let them as long as they do not harm the common man or the country, say for example, private airlines cutting corners and bribing CAAB to keep flying, or cutting down trees to the point of deforestation.

Thanks amar for your nice words.

We all know about LEEPU, the brilliant car designer. He is now here in the UK, working with DISCOVERY CHANNEL on their CHOP SHOP project where he designs 1 car in every 2 weeks with the dumped car bodies. I will post the episodes of CHOP SHOP here on a regular basis. But now will start with 'BANGLA BANGERS', another DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHOW showing LEEPU'S TALENT.

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Ha Ha the staged 'fights' are a hoot :lol:

Ha Ha the staged 'fights' are a hoot :lol:

LOL..true..but that Leepu guy is amazing with designing cars..I just love the ones he made so far.

I have to agree with you on that one. He's quite talented. Turning a 1979 Toyota Publica to a mini-corvette is no mean feat...

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Cool pics Amar...any idea how much a BMW z4 would cost in BD?

Cool pics Amar...any idea how much a BMW z4 would cost in BD?

I personally don't know but I heard from my cousin who lives in BD that the price varies widely; since officially there are extremely high tariffs on luxury cars but depending on the status of the person, ;) he/she can get it at a comparable international price

I personally don't know but I heard from my cousin who lives in BD that the price varies widely; since officially there are extremely high tariffs on luxury cars but depending on the status of the person, ;) he/she can get it at a comparable international price
you mean scare the irs away :P

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There's steep tariff, duteis and taxes on luxury automobiles in India as well. I read every now and then, the Bollywood folks getting caught in the tangle and their vehicles being ceased. In India, there is a section within their internal revenue that tracks and surveils all these imported luxury vehicles. I wonder whether there's any Bangladesh equivalent.

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There's steep tariff, duteis and taxes on luxury automobiles in India as well. I read every now and then, the Bollywood folks getting caught in the tangle and their vehicles being ceased. In India, there is a section within their internal revenue that tracks and surveils all these imported luxury vehicles. I wonder whether there's any Bangladesh equivalent.
nope not any that i know off

in india even mediocre toyota models are highly prized

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There's steep tariff, duteis and taxes on luxury automobiles in India as well. I read every now and then, the Bollywood folks getting caught in the tangle and their vehicles being ceased. In India, there is a section within their internal revenue that tracks and surveils all these imported luxury vehicles. I wonder whether there's any Bangladesh equivalent.

i dont know about BD, but in india import duties for luxury cars are 100%
when the celebs try to work their way around the system, thats when they get into trouble.

i dont know about BD, but in india import duties for luxury cars are 100%
when the celebs try to work their way around the system, thats when they get into trouble.
as far as i know bd has taxes upto 250% or more

as far as i know bd has taxes upto 250% or more

250%?? Wow and ouch! And people still import Z5s and other SUVs? Exactly what kind of money do these folks have and how did they earn them?

^^ They never pay the tariff. The MPs had the privilege to import any car duty free so they abused this right and sold imported luxury cars to dealers who in turn sold it to rich customers for much less then actually importing the car with the full duty.

250%?? Wow and ouch! And people still import Z5s and other SUVs? Exactly what kind of money do these folks have and how did they earn them?
you think they paid the tax? its the middle class who have to suffer not them

^^ They never pay the tariff. The MPs had the privilege to import any car duty free so they abused this right and sold imported luxury cars to dealers who in turn sold it to rich customers for much less then actually importing the car with the full duty.

Showcase of luxury vehicles from Bangladeshi cities

^^ The title of this topic should be 'Corrupt Politicians, Crooks and Robbers Vehicles from Bangladesh Cities'

while millions of cheap labours work hard abroad under harsh conditions and send their meager remitance back to Bangladesh, the corrupt Bangladeshi Iddiots drive such cars at the expense of such hard working people. Very Shameful, but being Bangladesh also expected and Normal. :toilet:

^^ The title of this topic should be 'Corrupt Politicians, Crooks and Robbers Vehicles from Bangladesh Cities'

while millions of cheap labours work hard abroad under harsh conditions and send their meager remitance back to Bangladesh, the corrupt Bangladeshi Iddiots drive such cars at the expense of such hard working people. Very Shameful, but being Bangladesh also expected and Normal. :toilet:
harsh but true..

^^ The title of this topic should be 'Corrupt Politicians, Crooks and Robbers Vehicles from Bangladesh Cities'

while millions of cheap labours work hard abroad under harsh conditions and send their meager remitance back to Bangladesh, the corrupt Bangladeshi Iddiots drive such cars at the expense of such hard working people. Very Shameful, but being Bangladesh also expected and Normal. :toilet:

You are right...we are very shameless people,infact,your compliments regarding our Expertise in the fine art of corruption have inspired me to post even more pics..so sit back and enjoy them while listening to "I dont give a f--k if you hate me" by Children of Bodom :lol:

BMWs at Gulshan Avenue[pics taken yesterday]

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^^ Lovely pics Mirza.

harsh but true..

very true

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@ Mirzazeehan, its hard working people like that ^^ by the thousands (even millions) who fill in the coffers of Bangladesh remitance account. The garments workers in Bangladesh work long hours in slave condiotions, even children workers and have no health care or any support. And the garment owners, awash with money get to buy cars like these for which the roads do not exist. very insensitive :ohno:

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@ Mirzazeehan, its hard working people like that ^^ by the thousands (even millions) who fill in the coffers of Bangladesh remitance account. The garments workers in Bangladesh work long hours in slave condiotions, even children workers and have no health care or any support. And the garment owners, awash with money get to buy cars like these for which the roads do not exist. very insensitive :ohno:

We have been through this many ... many times. This thread was created to post info/pics about cars in BD not to start petty whining about the disparities between the rich and the poor. We all know the world is not fair and the situation in BD is no different. Dont ruin this thread for the rest of us.

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Amazing Mirza! Where did you get those pictures? Never seen so many BMWs paraded together, let alone in Bnagladesh! Looks like a car dealership.

My opinon regarding comments on previous page: Not everyone driving a luxury vehicle is corrupt. The notion that some foreigners have...that if the average person in a country is poor, then everyone should live at that level...I find hyprocritical and nonsensical. Rich people should make their money honestly. If, beyond that, they want to drive a Rolls or anything else, that's their business.

My opinon regarding comments on previous page: Not everyone driving a luxury vehicle is corrupt. The notion that some foreigners have...that if the average person in a country is poor, then everyone should live at that level...I find hyprocritical and nonsensical. Rich people should make their money honestly. If, beyond that, they want to drive a Rolls or anything else, that's their business.
how many of these owners made it properly, i personally know some members of the ispahani family and the jahiurul islam family i dont see them with such cars...

and they were among the twenty two richest families of pakistan

how many of these owners made it properly, i personally know some members of the ispahani family and the jahiurul islam family i dont see them with such cars...

and they were among the twenty two richest families of pakistan

Are you familiar with the term "Nouveau riche"? At the same, call it human psychology or whatever but, I think most people like to announce to the world that they have "arrived", by publicly displaying their wealth.

how many of these owners made it properly

I don't know and neither do you, so why pass judgement? If the folks you know don't want luxury cars, that's fine, but just because someone else does doesn't mean that they are bad or just nouveau riche either, though they might be either. Personally I'm happy with my Honda but if I want something fancier some day, that shouldn't mean either that I'm bad or trying or show off...honestly it shouldn't be anyone else's business.

My opinon regarding comments on previous page: Not everyone driving a luxury vehicle is corrupt. The notion that some foreigners have...that if the average person in a country is poor, then everyone should live at that level...I find hyprocritical and nonsensical. Rich people should make their money honestly. If, beyond that, they want to drive a Rolls or anything else, that's their business.

Perfectly said

I don't know and neither do you, so why pass judgement? If the folks you know don't want luxury cars, that's fine, but just because someone else does doesn't mean that they are bad or just nouveau riche either, though they might be either. Personally I'm happy with my Honda but if I want something fancier some day, that shouldn't mean either that I'm bad or trying or show off...honestly it shouldn't be anyone else's business.
i do trust me, if you look deep the people who drive these cars are the same group of people who make press conferences to make a provision that will allow them to legalize illegal money at a nominal fee

heard of the partex, bashundhora, fallu and the other mp's who imported such vehicles tax free? how did they earn their share i am sure you know it very well

how come then these days such cars are found abandoned on the roads and are seldom seen on the streets trust me if you spent 10-15mins in kemal ataturk avenue back in 06 you'd have seen such vehicles every 10secs where are they know how come they dont have the balls to bring em out like they used too

are you saying just because they have money they should be let go... let me tell you something for a fact there used to be this guy who used to work at my dads chachas back in the 70's in old dhaka and when the war of 71 started many hindus and biharis left their homes, this dude along many others with him looted these houses with the help of the pak i army and today he's one of the richest men in bd and has cars worth more then a couple of crores but where is he today? he and his fam sneaked out of bd during the turmoil of oct 06

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Amazing Mirza! Where did you get those pictures? Never seen so many BMWs paraded together, let alone in Bnagladesh! Looks like a car dealership.

My cousin provided me with these pics.The white car is his and the rest belong to his friends,and they had this meet where these shots were taken.According to my sources,Execeutive motors has sold more than 430 BMWs in 4 years and the number is pretty much the same for Mercs,but Lexus is a different story.There are more than a few thousand of them in Dhaka.So yea,lotsa new luxury cars hitting the roads,making it more easy to contribute to this wonderful thread.

i do trust me, if you look deep the people who drive these cars are the same group of people who make press conferences to make a provision that will allow them to legalize illegal money at a nominal fee

heard of the partex, bashundhora, fallu and the other mp's who imported such vehicles tax free? how did they earn their share i am sure you know it very well

how come then these days such cars are found abandoned on the roads and are seldom seen on the streets trust me if you spent 10-15mins in kemal ataturk avenue back in 06 you'd have seen such vehicles every 10secs where are they know how come they dont have the balls to bring em out like they used too

are you saying just because they have money they should be let go... let me tell you something for a fact there used to be this guy who used to work at my dads chachas back in the 70's in old dhaka and when the war of 71 started many hindus and biharis left their homes, this dude along many others with him looted these houses with the help of the pak i army and today he's one of the richest men in bd and has cars worth more then a couple of crores but where is he today? he and his fam sneaked out of bd during the turmoil of oct 06

Dopekhor,this is not the thread to discuss corruption or political issues,plz dont ruin this thread and return to the subject.You have your "Caretaker government" and "Political discussions" thread to express your views regarding who does what,so dont bring those issues here.I hope I wont have to repeat myself.

My cousin provided me with these pics.The white car is his and the rest belong to his friends,and they had this meet where these shots were taken.According to my sources,Execeutive motors has sold more than 430 BMWs in 4 years and the number is pretty much the same for Mercs,but Lexus is a different story.There are more than a few thousand of them in Dhaka.So yea,lotsa new luxury cars hitting the roads,making it more easy to contribute to this wonderful thread.

There are more than a few thousand of them in Dhaka.?

I have no problem rich folks parading their wealth, it does irk me however, if most of these luxury cars were snuck in and/or the 200% or whatever the luxury duties/taxes were not paid.

There are more than a few thousand of them in Dhaka.?

I have no problem rich folks parading their wealth, it does irk me however, if most of these luxury cars were snuck in and/or the 200% or whatever the luxury duties/taxes were not paid.

I honestly dont know,better to ask this Q to NBR officials.And asking it here would only prompt others to go "off topic" again,and instead of being the showcase of luxury vehicles in bd,this thread will become the showcase of arguments between Bangladeshis like me and dopekhor,lol,I hope you understand what I mean.So lets get back to cars again...

I don't know and neither do you, so why pass judgement? If the folks you know don't want luxury cars, that's fine, but just because someone else does doesn't mean that they are bad or just nouveau riche either, though they might be either. Personally I'm happy with my Honda but if I want something fancier some day, that shouldn't mean either that I'm bad or trying or show off...honestly it shouldn't be anyone else's business.

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I beg to differ. Your arguments are perfectly valid for an affluent country. Not so, for a country like Bangladesh where most people do not know where their next meal is going to come from.

If they do have that kind of money, I for one would like to stand up on my soapbox and preach. And preach that, if:

The money earned is legit, please by all means go get your Range Rover or a Rolls Royce or a BMW or whatever your heart desires and pay all the duties and taxes by importing it legally. But if you have so much money that you do not know what to do with it and therefore would like to buy yet another BMW, I would urge you to reconsider and buy a Toyota Avalon instead and donate the difference to a good cause. If you feel your donate funds shall be wasted or misappropriated then, do it yourself. Go to your village and help the landless farmers and their families or something.

If done collectively by all rich people, it would make a huge difference.

Dopekhor,this is not the thread to discuss corruption or political issues,plz dont ruin this thread and return to the subject.You have your "Caretaker government" and "Political discussions" thread to express your views regarding who does what,so dont bring those issues here.I hope I wont have to repeat myself.
you going to practice censorship now? wow

good luck with it buddy, need more people like you :cheers:

:soapbox:

I beg to differ. Your arguments are perfectly valid for an affluent country. Not so, for a country like Bangladesh where most people do not know where their next meal is going to come from.

If they do have that kind of money, I for one would like to stand up on my soapbox and preach. And preach that, if:

The money earned is legit, please by all means go get your Range Rover or a Rolls Royce or a BMW or whatever your heart desires and pay all the duties and taxes by importing it legally. But if you have so much money that you do not know what to do with it and therefore would like to buy yet another BMW, I would urge you to reconsider and buy a Toyota Avalon instead and donate the difference to a good cause. If you feel your donate funds shall be wasted or misappropriated then, do it yourself. Go to your village and help the landless farmers and their families or something.

If done collectively by all rich people, it would make a huge difference.
ditto!

ditto!
this is my last post in the thread

good luck with it..

I honestly dont know,better to ask this Q to NBR officials.And asking it here would only prompt others to go "off topic" again,and instead of being the showcase of luxury vehicles in bd,this thread will become the showcase of arguments between Bangladeshis like me and dopekhor,lol,I hope you understand what I mean.So lets get back to cars again...

Agreed. My bad but couldn't resist. Sorry.

There is no point arguing about these problems in the car thread...move on...

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Alfa Romeo 156 GTA (Nice!!!)

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Free market forces: sad but inevitable

Didn't know the Italians build right hand drive cars. I didn't think there was sufficient volume to warrant the expense.

Wow...Great pics Amar

Agreed. My bad but couldn't resist. Sorry.

Its cool man,no need for apologies:)

Free market forces: sad but inevitable

Ahhh, exactly the point I was trying to make. :cheers2:

I don't see any problem with discussion. That's what I like about this place...the exchange of ideas...even when they're different from my own. Let's just be mindful of what we say on a personal level.

Ahhh, exactly the point I was trying to make. :cheers2:

Mine too. If some rich guy wants to be charitable then more power to him. If he's an honest chap and he wants his Rolls, then let him get it. That's how a free market works...it's not a "fair" system...but in the long run it is the system that works the best. The motivation that drives this system is personal enrichment. If you take away this incentive, then there is less motivation for people to create wealth. But if this wealth is allowed to develop, then eventually it will find its way down to the lower echelons of society, just as it has in the countries of the world where luxury cars are common today. The alternate is the socialist / communist system that existed until the 1980s....which supposedly cared for the welfare of the common man and tried to distribute wealth equitably. But there ended up being more poor people under that system than under the greed-driven free market one. We have to make a choice about which path we want. I am all for charity, for those who are more fortunate to help those who are less fortunate. But charity should come from the heart, not through law or through guilt-tripping each other.

I don't see any problem with discussion. That's what I like about this place...the exchange of ideas...even when they're different from my own. Let's just be mindful of what we say on a personal level.



Mine too. If some rich guy wants to be charitable then more power to him. If he's an honest chap and he wants his Rolls, then let him get it. That's how a free market works...it's not a "fair" system...but in the long run it is the system that works the best. The motivation that drives this system is personal enrichment. If you take away this incentive, then there is less motivation for people to create wealth. But if this wealth is allowed to develop, then eventually it will find its way down to the lower echelons of society, just as it has in the countries of the world where luxury cars are common today. The alternate is the socialist / communist system that existed until the 1980s....which supposedly cared for the welfare of the common man and tried to distribute wealth equitably. But there ended up being more poor people under that system than under the greed-driven free market one. We have to make a choice about which path we want. I am all for charity, for those who are more fortunate to help those who are less fortunate. But charity should come from the heart, not through law or through guilt-tripping each other.

If you review my rant, I didn't recommend any law, any mandate. I am not a socialist otherwise I wouldn't live here. I said, I'd get up on my soapbox and preach. I see no such initiatives in Bangladesh (civil) societies. While this country is extremely wealthy, charity is a big part of life, not just with money but voluntary labor, blood donation. etc. But how did it get there? Through motivation and preaching (not just in religious sense). While Bill Gates can purchase quite a few countries of the world with his own personal wealth, his charity also has healthcare research budget larger than WHO('s), raised privately. The same holds true for many notable wealthy personalities. I such no such tendencies (in) among Bangladesh super rich. Thus there ought to be advocacy for it.

A question to any of you guys living in BD: are there still classic car shows, and if so have you been to one recently? I remember when I was living there, that there used to be shows in the big hotels with early 20th-cent cars and others. I would love to see some pics if anyone has any. I remember there used to be some guy who owned a workshop or something like that, across from Sheraton, and there always used to be a few classic cars sitting in the driveway.

A question to any of you guys living in BD: are there still classic car shows, and if so have you been to one recently? I remember when I was living there, that there used to be shows in the big hotels with early 20th-cent cars and others. I would love to see some pics if anyone has any. I remember there used to be some guy who owned a workshop or something like that, across from Sheraton, and there always used to be a few classic cars sitting in the driveway.

The last time I went to a Classic car show was last year,at Gulshan youth club.More than a dozen Classic cars were on display then,models raning from 1940s to 1960s.Am sorry but I didn't take any pics,so cant really post anything.Such shows are held atleast once every year,so I will make sure I take somes shots when I go to the next show.

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Daihatsu Copen

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The 350Z is a cool car but not cooler than the 300Z of the mid 2000's. That car's engine compartment was so tightly laid with tuning devices that you couldn't even slip your hand through after opeing the hood.

The same with the late Mazda RX-7 from that era compared with the RX-8 now. The titanium alloy strut linkages in the RX-7 were 'sculpted' like human bones for maximum weight/performance ratio and the wankel rotary had an almost unlimited redline.

From driving both cars at that time -- I still feel they gave you more from your money then. The chassis is too light nowadays and although body flex has improved a lot -- the 'feel' that has remained as faithful as the past is only in the BMW 3 series.

Blame the insurance companies for killing the fun....

Never knew such a thing existed. Wouldn't it be like Yugo making sports/sporty cars? :lol:

Never knew such a thing existed. Wouldn't it be like Yugo making sports/sporty cars? :lol:

Yeah, must have been directly imported from Japan.

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This (Daihatsu Copen) is a 'kei' (city) class car in Japan which sort of flopped as a hatchback in the home market (about ten years ago), they then had the amazing idea of cutting the top open and started marketing the convertible version to the 'Hello Kitty' young girl crowd and sales took off like a rocket.

It used to be available in nice nail-polish shades of 'dusty pink' and 'voluptious violet'. I rest my case. Won't be looking too macho driving this tiny thing even in black but hey whatever flips the buyers' skirt ;)

BTW all 'kei' class cars by law have engines below 550cc. This is to avoid Japanese taxes for bigger cars. Last time I looked you could also buy it in the UK market. But such small cars would be severe safety risks in the US. Daihatsu is a Toyota subsidiary mostly making small cars under 1000 cc.

Not really a luxurious car.....

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BMW Z3

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Rolls Royce

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Ferrari

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Porsche Cayenne and Land Rover

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Mercedes SL

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Mercedes S Class

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BMW 6 Series

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BMW 7 Series

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One great parking lot

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Hummer h2

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Porsche

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Not really a luxurious car.....

Maybe we can expand this thread to include regular cars (and other vehicles) as well? What do you guys think?

Personally I am not a fan of Toyota's current design philosophy. I think some their upcoming products are just butt-ugly (case-in-point: the Toyota Venza). When I look at the current Toyota Camry (the main seller here in the US) it looks to me a rather confused design compared to past iterations...and from what I have read, the quality has slipped a bit compared to past generations. If Toyota is not careful they may end up losing the top perch in global sales which they attained in recent years. To anyone who knows: is there a Camry equivalent in BD (ie, anything bigger than a Corolla)?

Maybe we can expand this thread to include regular cars (and other vehicles) as well? What do you guys think?

To anyone who knows: is there a Camry equivalent in BD (ie, anything bigger than a Corolla)?

In BD,you get the Toyota Premio and also the Toyota Camry,both of which are bigger and more costly than the Corolla.Camry was not available here until recently as far as I know,and a brand new one would cost you around 30 lakh.

As far as this thread including normal cars,I think that would take away its main attraction...however,souped up or modded cars could be included in order to expand it.

As far as this thread including normal cars,I think that would take away its main attraction...however,souped up or modded cars could be included in order to expand it.

All right then. Personally I'm more interested in mainstream brands than luxury ones...but not so much that I would start a separate thread for them.

In BD,you get the Toyota Premio and also the Toyota Camry,both of which are bigger and more costly than the Corolla.Camry was not available here until recently as far as I know,and a brand new one would cost you around 30 lakh.

As far as this thread including normal cars,I think that would take away its main attraction...however,souped up or modded cars could be included in order to expand it.

If I'm not mistaken, I think I had seen a Camry in Dhaka, two years ago. Also agree with Mirza that ordinary (regular) cars will diminish the attraction. Perhaps, any unusual, out of the ordinary cars (in looks, features, etc) could be included along with the souped ups, modded, etc.?

BTW Mirza, who do those Rolls belong to?

BTW Mirza, who do those Rolls belong to?

I think one of them belongs to the owner of Partex group,dont know about the other one.The pic was taken at Gulshan club parking lot.

A few shots I took recently

LX 470 and the Cygnus

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If I'm not mistaken, I think I had seen a Camry in Dhaka, two years ago. Also agree with Mirza that ordinary (regular) cars will diminish the attraction. Perhaps, any unusual, out of the ordinary cars (in looks, features, etc) could be included along with the souped ups, modded, etc.?

BTW Mirza, who do those Rolls belong to?
camries are pretty rare these days but back in the day camry lumire or something like that was common

i didnt know there were additional rolls royces in bd all i knew was that there were 3/4 rolls in bd and they belonged to the nawab of borgra and the former president of pakistan Muhammed Ali Bogra and family and they were last used in 1988 when queen elizabeth of the uk visted bd

I think one of them belongs to the owner of Partex group,dont know about the other one.The pic was taken at Gulshan club parking lot.
lol didnt hashem also have an aston martin?

btw dont that ferrari belong to faisal khan, ceo of citycell?

lol didnt hashem also have an aston martin?

btw dont that ferrari belong to faisal khan, ceo of citycell?

Dont know a about the Aston Martin,but yea..I think that ferrari belongs to that citycell guy.

Hey guys,Today I had the opportunity to go to the Dhaka Motor Show that started on the 18th of March,so here are a few pics covering some of the vehicles that were on display

Dhaka Motor Show 2009


BMW X6: Priced at 1 crore 83 lakhs[250,000+ US dollars]

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BMW 5 Series: Priced at 1 crore 20 lakhs[150,000 US dollars]

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BMW X5: Priced at 1 crore 30 lakhs[150,000+ US dollars]

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Other vehicles

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so it would costs MPs 1/3 of that price 1 crore 83 lakhs[264,000 US dollars]/3 = 61 lakhs or 90,000 usd



naice

so it would costs MPs 1/3 of that price 1 crore 83 lakhs[264,000 US dollars]/3 = 61 lakhs or 90,000 usd



naice

Thats right..cause you just excluded the 200% tax imposed on luxury cars,and now the MPs alone would be paying the "real" price of the vehicle.Dope,you might as well contest the next polls to be an MP,I will give you a vote,as long as you promise to gimme sum benefits of being a loyalist-like selling me some cars:lol:

Thats right..cause you just excluded the 200% tax imposed on luxury cars,and now the MPs alone would be paying the "real" price of the vehicle.Dope,you might as well contest the next polls to be an MP,I will give you a vote,as long as you promise to gimme sum benefits of being a loyalist-like selling me some cars:lol:

Can't a person just import the car to India (60% Tax) and then just drive it across the border to Bangladesh (200-300% tax)? or from Myanmar to BD? :)

Can't a person just import the car to India (60% Tax) and then just drive it across the border to Bangladesh (200-300% tax)? or from Myanmar to BD? :)
dont worry people will evade taxes anyway, gush is a handy thing

Thats right..cause you just excluded the 200% tax imposed on luxury cars,and now the MPs alone would be paying the "real" price of the vehicle.Dope,you might as well contest the next polls to be an MP,I will give you a vote,as long as you promise to gimme sum benefits of being a loyalist-like selling me some cars:lol:
sure thang bro, just make sure that the next ctg doesnt fcuk me up :D

dont worry people will evade taxes anyway, gush is a handy thing
dont worry people will evade taxes anyway, gush is a handy thing...

sure thang bro, just make sure that the next ctg doesnt fcuk me up :D

The way these politicians are getting their revenge,I doubt there will ever be a next CTG...those doing a lil research and analysis would know what i mean.So dont worry bro,you ill be jus faiiineee:cheers:

The way these politicians are getting their revenge,I doubt there will ever be a next CTG...those doing a lil research and analysis would know what i mean.So dont worry bro,you ill be jus faiiineee:cheers:
so its safe aye? back to the glory days!

kingz of korupzionZ



represent!

btw mirza when you getting your german/italian suv?

btw mirza when you getting your german/italian suv?

I will Inshallah be going for uni abroad in less than a years time,so planning on getting something german with 0% tax and a lot of insurance premium-cant afford anything italian other than "fiat" yet,so gotta start with the german ones:lol:

Where will you be going for unversity? For masters?

I will Inshallah be going for uni abroad in less than a years time,so planning on getting something german with 0% tax and a lot of insurance premium-cant afford anything italian other than "fiat" yet,so gotta start with the german ones:lol:
just to add on that make sure you get a interntional license from bd before going :D

just to add on that make sure you get a interntional license from bd before going :D

Doesn't really make any difference. It is more important that you have actually possess a valid driver's license from the country you are a citizen or resident. International driver's license is issued by AAA (or AA), which isn't a licensing authority. AA is supposed to issue the so-called international driver's license only if one possess a valid (local) driver's license. In the US, they don't care whether you have "international driver's license". If you are a non-resident, you can drive as long as you have a valid driver's license from your country.

Thanks amar for your nice words.

We all know about LEEPU, the brilliant car designer. He is now here in the UK, working with DISCOVERY CHANNEL on their CHOP SHOP project where he designs 1 car in every 2 weeks with the dumped car bodies. I will post the episodes of CHOP SHOP here on a regular basis. But now will start with 'BANGLA BANGERS', another DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHOW showing LEEPU'S TALENT.

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I pass by the chop shop garage everyday on my way to work.

Where will you be going for unversity? For masters?

Masters?You gotta be kidding me bro,I am just a year or two older than you,and am currently busy with A2 examinations:lol:

I am looking at University of Wollongong..they have a dubai campus and a sydney campus..prolly will be dividing my time between the two.

Masters?You gotta be kidding me bro,I am just a year or two older than you,and am currently busy with A2 examinations:lol:

I am looking at University of Wollongong..they have a dubai campus and a sydney campus..prolly will be dividing my time between the two.

Good luck bro on your education, but that means we are going to lose our star photographer :ohno:

Good luck bro on your education, but that means we are going to lose our star photographer :ohno:

Haha,thanks man....well,a ill try to keep everyone informed about the latest projects and even get shots from local sources.But hey,dont worry just yet,theres still a long time to go before I leave Dhaka:)

Haha,thanks man....well,a ill try to keep everyone informed about the latest projects and even get shots from local sources.But hey,dont worry just yet,theres still a long time to go before I leave Dhaka:)

I really don't know why you're leaving the country for higher education, buddy. After all, you live so well, so why bother? :lol:

NO, just kidding. I'm a big champion of (and for) education! The more (of it) the better. All the best wishes to you, Mirza.

I really don't know why you're leaving the country for higher education, buddy. After all, you live so well, so why bother? :lol:

NO, just kidding. I'm a big champion of (and for) education! The more (of it) the better. All the best wishes to you, Mirza.

:lol:
Thanks bro
I will be out of the country for just a few years,so you guys wont be missing out on project updates from 2012?

I am not really that education oriented,neither are my parents,lol..but they want me to go abroad mainly for the experience of "living alone,dealing with things myself and etc etc "

Lets see how much I learn ; ]

:lol:
Thanks bro
I will be out of the country for just a few years,so you guys wont be missing out on project updates from 2012?

I am not really that education oriented,neither are my parents,lol..but they want me to go abroad mainly for the experience of "living alone,dealing with things myself and etc etc "

Lets see how much I learn ; ]

Speaking from my personal experience, you will learn a great deal as far as (being) self sufficiency is concerned, Now whether you will appreciate it or simply wouldn't care is totally up to you. Some folks simply hate the idea of having to do everything my themselves and would rather prefer to be waited upon, hand and foot. As for me, I like doing everything by myself.

Speaking from my personal experience, you will learn a great deal as far as (being) self sufficiency is concerned, Now whether you will appreciate it or simply wouldn't care is totally up to you. Some folks simply hate the idea of having to do everything my themselves and would rather prefer to be waited upon, hand and foot. As for me, I like doing everything by myself.
yay for DIYIslam bhai!

yay for DIYIslam bhai!

:lol:

Speaking from my personal experience, you will learn a great deal as far as (being) self sufficiency is concerned, Now whether you will appreciate it or simply wouldn't care is totally up to you. Some folks simply hate the idea of having to do everything my themselves and would rather prefer to be waited upon, hand and foot. As for me, I like doing everything by myself.

I hope I come back a changed man:)
Despite the extra things i will need to take care of,it might turn out to be an interesting experience to be "alone in some far away land for a while"-thats what i am looking forward too.
Btw..since when have u been living in the US?Were u always self sufficient?or learnt it the hard way-the way i might learn it in the future:nuts:

You are studying for A2? So whats your opinion, does education actually pay off? I never really understood the justification behind education- people waste the first 30 years of their lives studying, the next 30 years working and the in remaining 10 years they are too old to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I say abandon education and live the moment- but unfortunately my parents think differently.

^^ Come on Dhakaiya, being a student can be fun too! I remember back when I was an O/A Level student in the years 2000-2002. We friends, in the name of going to coaching, would basically hang out all day doing nothing. Basically like a Bengali Seinfeld episode....

You are studying for A2? So whats your opinion, does education actually pay off? I never really understood the justification behind education- people waste the first 30 years of their lives studying, the next 30 years working and the in remaining 10 years they are too old to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I say abandon education and live the moment- but unfortunately my parents think differently.

You just spoke my mind Dhakaiya...I always thought we had a lot in common:)

To be honest,I dont think education is worth the "priceless moments" we spend on getting it. And esply for those who are not that ambitious about building up careers or would like to do "business",I think it makes even less sense to spend such a big "percentage" of life studying.As I like to say often...."Every moment is as precious as the event that occurs once in a Lifetime"
:cheers:

I hope I come back a changed man:)
Despite the extra things i will need to take care of,it might turn out to be an interesting experience to be "alone in some far away land for a while"-thats what i am looking forward too.
Btw..since when have u been living in the US?Were u always self sufficient?or learnt it the hard way-the way i might learn it in the future:nuts:

It will be 30 years in September (I just find that heard to believe! Seems like it was just the other day). No, I wasn't self sufficient at all, being the baby of the family and hadn't even finished high school, when I got here. Learned everything the hard way, but then since I was a "spring chicken" back then, it probably wasn't that bad for me as it has been for many others who came (and come) here much later in their lives.

Well, whenever it happens (your going abroad), good luck. And if it happens to be US of A, you could count on me to extend a helping hand, if you so need it, at anytime.

You just spoke my mind Dhakaiya...I always thought we had a lot in common:)

To be honest,I dont think education is worth the "priceless moments" we spend on getting it. And esply for those who are not that ambitious about building up careers or would like to do "business",I think it makes even less sense to spend such a big "percentage" of life studying.As I like to say often...."Every moment is as precious as the event that occurs once in a Lifetime"
:cheers:

No offence bro that notion is plain wrong, if that were the case harvard would have been broke by now and wouldn't have cost an arm or a leg. And who's says you can't enjoy life while studying you should consider yourself very lucky because you can afford to abroad to study from a country where half the people earn less then a dollar.

It will be 30 years in September (I just find that heard to believe! Seems like it was just the other day). No, I wasn't self sufficient at all, being the baby of the family and hadn't even finished high school, when I got here. Learned everything the hard way, but then since I was a "spring chicken" back then, it probably wasn't that bad for me as it has been for many others who came (and come) here much later in their lives.

Well, whenever it happens (your going abroad), good luck. And if it happens to be US of A, you could count on me to extend a helping hand, if you so need it, at anytime.
I know what you mean bro, when I came here I had to stay in a hotel for a week because I couldn't find a place and then I
Spent 3 hrs walking in the snow to find a place and now I a diy person

No offence bro that notion is plain wrong, if that were the case harvard would have been broke by now and wouldn't have cost an arm or a leg. And who's says you can't enjoy life while studying you should consider yourself very lucky because you can afford to abroad to study from a country where half the people earn less then a dollar.

I'm glad to find that for every two Bangladeshi kid who feel education isn't worth the hype, there is at least one dissenter. It would have been preferable if it had been the other way but if, there is enough dopekhors in Bangladesh, we have some hope.

I fail to understand why education i.e. in an academic setting (for education can be had without the academia) is boring and without fun. If you ask me, I had most fun and enjoyed my life the most while I was a student, for there wasn't a care for the world or tomorrow. Now I have a mortgage to pay, mouths to feed and hope to be able to pay for my child's education because I am aiming for Harvard, even though she is a mere baby.

well the way I see it its always worth the hype, i mean a harvard degree now costs you around 3 grands but once you graduate you'll be earning that money in a very short time

i guess my view is an inheritance, in my family education is given the most priory, true i am the bad apple but I do believe and respect this view of my family heck both my rents are engineers and gramps are lawyers and docs and my great grand daddy was a high official in indian railways i dont exactly recall the positions sure they didnt have the mullah like their cousins but that didnt make them any less respected in the community

and good luck with your kid bhai, the way inflation is moving in her time i might be around the million dollar mark, i wanted to get into there too but just couldnt pull of the credentials.

i believe education is one of the biggest escape routes of poverty.

oh and this is my two cents

......

i believe education is one of the biggest escape routes of poverty.

.....

I couldn't have put it any better. There is an old saying in Bangla, "lekha pora koray jay garighora choray shay". When I was a kid, this maxim is to irritate me so much every time my folks (or other elders) would utter, that I simply loved it to discover that someone had bastardized it to say "lekha poray koray jay garighora chapa poray shay"!

Over the years, I have come to reckon the validity of the expression (the original one, of course).

I couldn't have put it any better. There is an old saying in Bangla, "lekha pora koray jay garighora choray shay". When I was a kid, this maxim is to irritate me so much every time my folks (or other elders) would utter, that I simply loved it to discover that someone had bastardized it to say "lekha poray koray jay garighora chapa poray shay"!

Over the years, I have come to reckon the validity of the expression (the original one, of course).
many fail to realize that education doesnt only mean academics i can also mean experience

that bastardization is not true; many people use money to buy certificates in bd it is these sorta sikhito lok that get the chapa knaw mean

But Asian parents definitely need to get rid of that "If you don't do well then we might disown you" mentality.

But Asian parents definitely need to get rid of that "If you don't do well then we might disown you" mentality.

Bro I know how you feel.. infact I used to blame my parents for forcing me into computer science/Engineering. But now looking back I think they were probably right. Bangladesh being a developing country there are only few choices.. BBA/MBA then go into banking or doctor/Engineer. There is little to no prospect for Arts major...

Ofcourse if someone is exceptionally smart, they can come up with their own business idea and become a millionaire. But in fields like political science, history, theology there are not many opportunities.

I was just in Bern Switzerland last week and was extremely jealous to see my cousin studying history with no tension about career. She is having all these fun hangout sessions with friends at fancy restaurants by the hills. With light music, swiss cheese and candle light.. no worry about getting a job or having to establish herself in life. Since in Switzerland even history majors can make a good living just by research and teaching.. unlike Bangladesh. In order to get close to a lifestyle like her I spent 6 years in stupid engineering and now doing MBA. Now I can afford to be somewhat like her... but it's just a touch late I guess :(

Education remains the safest guaranteed option to a better life for most people who are either not born to rich parents or do not have exceptional entrepreneurial skills that may compensate for the lack of it...and the decline of the scholastic tradition in the East after around 1200 AD is IMO the main reason why the West came into global preeminence...but that is another topic...

Well, whenever it happens (your going abroad), good luck. And if it happens to be US of A, you could count on me to extend a helping hand, if you so need it, at anytime.

Thanks bro:)

Uh-Oh....Seems like I have got coming a "JHOR" of condemnation for my comments,better post some pics and change the topic:lol:

BMW 5 series and BMW X3

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/25/01/46/3018688_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/25/01/47/3018699_1024x768.JPG

Uh-Oh....Seems like I have got coming a "JHOR" of condemnation for my comments,better post some pics and change the topic:lol:

A few more pictures and you would've made up for it. :lol:

.... Since in Switzerland even history majors can make a good living just by research and teaching.. (

Not just in Switzerland but most developed countries. The Asian origin parents living in the developed countries however, try to steer their kids into "safe" vocation (professions) like medicine, engineering. Many rebel and choose non hard sciences. My observation has been that those among such group, go all the way to earn a PhD, do just as well, as far as earning a good living is concerned.

By the way dope, What are you studying in Canada?

But Asian parents definitely need to get rid of that "If you don't do well then we might disown you" mentality.
desi*

By the way dope, What are you studying in Canada?
business administration

business administration

i think ur da same dopekhor frm rd? btw i am frm ottawa aswell. and where about ottawa ur studying?

i think ur da same dopekhor frm rd? btw i am frm ottawa aswell. and where about ottawa ur studying?
yeap, algonquin

you in rd too?

On the 21st of February 2008,a rally was organized by "WheelsBD" to mark the historic day.Over 180 cars took part in the rally,that started from the road next to Pakistan Embassy in Gulshan, and ended at the Airport road.Here are some pics from the event

Credits for most of the pics goes to:"Wheels BD"

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/30/3063193_450x600.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/34/3063202_600x450.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/35/3063205_600x450.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/34/3063204_600x450.jpg

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/34/3063203_600x450.jpg

21st February Rally in 2009

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/53/3063268_600x449.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/56/3063293_600x449.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/56/3063290_600x449.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/21/3063149_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/21/3063153_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/20/3063143_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/19/3063137_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/18/3063133_1024x768.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/03/28/10/22/3063159_1024x768.JPG

yeap, algonquin

you in rd too?
ya i am at algonquin aswell. i just never post on rd. but have been seeing your post for a long while.

ya i am at algonquin aswell. i just never post on rd. but have been seeing your post for a long while.
thats nice a fellow bengali at school, i havent met any thou

thats nice a fellow bengali at school, i havent met any thou

this is me
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if you have already seen me then there you go, and if you havent then next time you see this face,drop by. i am usually in b building.

this is me


if you have already seen me then there you go, and if you havent then next time you see this face,drop by. i am usually in b building.
i doubt i seen ya, i'll definitely holla when I see you next

i doubt i seen ya, i'll definitely holla when I see you next

Now how about a pic of the Great Dopekhor himself..av been wondering for ages what mr.dope looks like in real life:lol:

Now how about a pic of the Great Dopekhor himself..av been wondering for ages what mr.dope looks like in real life:lol:
fuglay dawg!

you dont want to puke!

btw whats your fb id

i doubt i seen ya, i'll definitely holla when I see you next

where about u reisiding? i am near hurdman station. and first year?

where about u reisiding? i am near hurdman station. and first year?
centerpoint, yeap first year

centerpoint, yeap first year
all these time i was thinking you were much older but ya, if you anywhere near downtown,lees,riverside,st.laurents.donald. i can certainly give u ride ,if we have classes in same day, assuming ur taking oc transpo as for now.

all these time i was thinking you were much older but ya, if you anywhere near downtown,lees,riverside,st.laurents.donald. i can certainly give u ride ,if we have classes in same day, assuming ur taking oc transpo as for now.
thx for the offer bro, centerpoint is like a 10 min walk from the school, its behind the baseline station

was your name btw? are you an international student?

thx for the offer bro, centerpoint is like a 10 min walk from the school, its behind the baseline station

was your name btw? are you an international student?

asif. oh ok so you live pretty much close to the college. and no i am nt an international student. been here for about 8 years. i am assuming you are living by yourself. anywayz am at work lol.

and since your taking business admin and i am in accounting, we pretty much have same classes . so ya what are the classes you have this semester?

asif. oh ok so you live pretty much close to the college. and no i am nt an international student. been here for about 8 years. i am assuming you are living by yourself. anywayz am at work lol.
nice to meet ya asif, i am ashraf, yeap that i am

hopefully we'll get to meet

and since your taking business admin and i am in accounting, we pretty much have same classes . so ya what are the classes you have this semester?
most of the 101's acc mkt eco bus enl and law

most of the 101's acc mkt eco bus enl and law

accounting 1? micro eco or just eco? communication 1? business law? dnt tell me you have that old hag with a can of coke as your teacher for business law:lol:

btw whats your fb id

Mirza Zeehan :)

accounting 1? micro eco or just eco? communication 1? business law? dnt tell me you have that old hag with a can of coke as your teacher for business law:lol:
nah we got this freeborne dude as our proff

Mirza Zeehan :)
is your privacy on super high?

i am 1 there

hi guys more luxury car picuters wanted in dhaka , chittagonge ....... etc distric road

Ford eyes strong foothold

http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2009/07/15/2009-07-15__b02.jpg

With the launch of new 2010 car models through an agent in Bangladesh, Ford Motor Company, a US automobile giant, has expanded its business here at a time when carmakers are facing slack sales in the wake of financial crisis worldwide.

The company eyes a good share in Bangladesh's posh car market, as its officials and others said at a function in Dhaka on Monday, organised by AG Automobiles Limited, a concern of Anwar Group that has been appointed as the US carmaker's local seller.

AG Automobiles has already sold 68 different brands of Ford vehicles here.

This local firm will introduce a wide range of new 2010 Ford models, including Ranger Pickup, Everest SUV and Focus cars.

Commerce Minister Faruk Khan formally launched the Ford's new version at a showroom at Uttara. Health Minister AFM Ruhal Haque, US Ambassador to Bangladesh James F Moriarty and Managing Director of Anwar Group Hossain Khaled were also present.

According to people close to the local car market, the Ford brand cars might have a good prospect, although BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Nissan along with Toyota's latest brands are also available here.

"Our position has so far been strong in the global car market, although some other car makers are facing problems," David M Westerman, Asia Pacific regional manager, Ford Export Operations, told the launching programme.

"Ford's entrance in Bangladesh will obviously help us stimulate our global sales," he said, adding: " I hope Ford's new brand will get popularity in Bangladesh market.

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=96981

is it me or that model has flabs :anxious:

Finally got it :banana:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/nayeem007/DSC02828.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/nayeem007/DSC02826.jpg

^^ Yours? Nice car!

naice, where is the mishty?

ah a friend of mine asked if your name is mishu (nayeem)

^^ Yours? Nice car!

Nice!

I wanted one -- but in TDI (Turbodiesel) and a manual shift. Can't get these in the US...

Several of my friends and family have the X3 and M3 but all of them have gas engines.

is it me or that model has flabs :anxious:

Dope Miah -- a little muffin top never hurt anyone. :)

Just needs a few hours of workout to get rid of.

is it me or that model has flabs :anxious:

The one on the left is healthy. :P Pasher jon very nice.

Konta kinle konta free? Gari kinle model naki vice-versa? I jokes...:lol:

Dope Miah -- a little muffin top never hurt anyone. :)

Just needs a few hours of workout to get rid of.
what an unfit professional

thats first hand proof on how mama chacha connection can get you to places in bd

both these women are plus sized models without a doubt!

The one on the left is healthy. :P Pasher jon very nice.

Konta kinle konta free? Gari kinle model naki vice-versa? I jokes...:lol:
if they give these two out, i rather not buy :|

seeing them nengtu will make me turn homo for sure

if they give these two out, i rather not buy :|

seeing them nengtu will make me turn homo for sure

Oh come on the right one is pretty cute.

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_07_15/content_zoom/2009_07_15_21_8_b.jpg

^^ Amar, agreed :D .....btw, arennt they seen in sum TV ads? :P

Oh come on the right one is pretty cute.

http://edailystar.com/contents/2009/2009_07_15/content_zoom/2009_07_15_21_8_b.jpg
shes too fat to be a model if you ask me, i guess she plans to foray into fdc

sorry i cant call her cute, from experience all i see are the ugly gurls getting into modeling back home the shundor ones often stay away for some reason

I like the one on the right side too:)




sorry i cant call her cute, from experience all i see are the ugly gurls getting into modeling back home the shundor ones often stay away for some reason

They stay home to get married to rich guys like you and have a much better life than they would otherwise,lol

I like the one on the right side too:)





They stay home to get married to rich guys like you and have a much better life than they would otherwise,lol

Titkari maaro miah?

shes too fat to be a model if you ask me, i guess she plans to foray into fdc

sorry i cant call her cute, from experience all i see are the ugly gurls getting into modeling back home the shundor ones often stay away for some reason

whats fdc?

Another angle

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/2009-07-13-22-32-53-JulyThirteen-23.jpg

BTW, isn't Ford a crappy car. Do Bangladeshis have high regard for it?

Titkari maaro miah?

Titkari koi marlam,ur the one studying abroad,speaking classy Engreji,belonging to urdu oriented family...who else cud our bengali girls dream of other than a man like u:cheers:

BTW, isn't Ford a crappy car. Do Bangladeshis have high regard for it?

Bangladeshis dont have high regard for Ford,esply the models[car models i mean,lol] these guys are bringing.Idoubt Ford will get a good response here trying to sell these small cheap looking cars.

Titkari koi marlam,ur the one studying abroad,speaking classy Engreji,belonging to urdu oriented family...who else cud our bengali girls dream of other than a man like u:cheers:

:hilarious

:banana: for dopey

Bangladeshis dont have high regard for Ford,esply the models[car models i mean,lol] these guys are bringing.Idoubt Ford will get a good response here trying to sell these small cheap looking cars.

So what, U guys are into Jeeps & SUV's? I now hate SUV's even though everyone in the states loves it.

So what, U guys are into Jeeps & SUV's? I now hate SUV's even though everyone in the states loves it.

SUVs like the Lexus LX, Prado[toyota land cruiser],Mitsubishi Pajero and the Lexus Rx/Toyota Harrier are quite popular as well as easy to spot here.Even more highly regarded however are sedans like BMW 5/7 series and Mercedes E/S Class.:)

whats fdc?

FDC = Film Development Corporation.

btw, I think Ford may be bought by ordinary people who ususally buys Allion/Premio/Corolla, they may switch from buying those to buying Ford cars! Rich men may not go for Ford.

www.wheelsbd.com/gallery

A good site for cars in BD :)

Titkari koi marlam,ur the one studying abroad,speaking classy Engreji,belonging to urdu oriented family...who else cud our bengali girls dream of other than a man like u:cheers:
there are so many people studying abroad, my engrezi isnt that ahamori either!

people dont like urdu speaking families they call em razakars just because the language has national importance in pakiland

btw tumi ki aita mano na je most of the shundor girls in abstain from this fame industry?

:hilarious

:banana: for dopey
miah tumi o amare char dile na :(

whats fdc?
bangla hollywood

^^ Yours? Nice car!

Thanks man, the crazy low APR in recession always help :)

Another angle

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj50/amar11372/2009-07-13-22-32-53-JulyThirteen-23.jpg

BTW, isn't Ford a crappy car. Do Bangladeshis have high regard for it?
man the woman on the left has a humongus bhuri

i'll show you guys how shundor bengali girls can be but for that i'll need permission of those gurls to post their pictures.

^^ Been spending too much time on ratedesi.com?

^^ Been spending too much time on ratedesi.com?
they dont have bangla gurlies well not shundor ones :D

i know a very very hot one in real life

you on fb? i'll show ya there!

they dont have bangla gurlies well not shundor ones :D

i know a very very hot one in real life

you on fb? i'll show ya there!

Ratedesi site looks like it's for fifteen year olds mostly :)

ah a friend of mine asked if your name is mishu (nayeem)

So you are Bindu(Shahani)'s friend or something? My friends don't call me by my nick name, and the only cousin I have in Ottawa is her..

Are you a freshman/soph in college aswell? Then you are atleast 5-6 years junior to me.. I am getting old :ohno:

Ratedesi site looks like it's for fifteen year olds mostly :)
amar bhaia ke ask koro :D

So you are Bindu(Shahani)'s friend or something? My friends don't call me by my nick name, and the only cousin I have in Ottawa is her..

Are you a freshman/soph in college aswell? Then you are atleast 5-6 years junior to me.. I am getting old :ohno:
oh yeah, spot on! :P

bindu recognized you by the name and car, you have another cousin on ottawa :P (not me)

there are so many people studying abroad, my engrezi isnt that ahamori either!

people dont like urdu speaking families they call em razakars just because the language has national importance in pakiland

btw tumi ki aita mano na je most of the shundor girls in abstain from this fame industry?

Dope don't worry about your Urdu. I speak Sanskrit better than most people my age -- yet I've earned a Razakar moniker many a time because of my convictions.

Ratedesi site looks like it's for fifteen year olds mostly :)

amar bhaia ke ask koro :D

Ahhmm, I am just 19 (20 in a month) so nothing to get freaked out about. :colgate:

Dope don't worry about your Urdu. I speak Sanskrit better than most people my age -- yet I've earned a Razakar moniker many a time because of my convictions.
naice to know that i aint alone

Ahhmm, I am just 19 so nothing to freak out about. :colgate:
safe safe youz my age naice!

Sanksrit is super hard. By the way isnt it a dead language. As in no community speaks it in order to communicate.

Sanksrit is super hard. By the way isnt it a dead language. As in no community speaks it in order to communicate.
lingam lehan kar!





i am so sorry i just had to do that!

Dope don't worry about your Urdu. I speak Sanskrit better than most people my age -- yet I've earned a Razakar moniker many a time because of my convictions.

Manbil bhai,just say "Bongobondhu" really fast 5 times, you will be baptized as a pure Bangladeshi :)

After that it's your conviction to stay in the pure path or drift into "desher chetona birodhi" group..

lingam lehan kar!


Maney ki?

Maney ki?
too offensive to be told :anxious:

Maney ki?

I think it means to suck something!!!

Anyways to bring the discussion back to topic, picture from Dhaka Motor Show 2009

http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2009/03/22/2009-03-22__b01.jpg

Luxury Cars in Bangladesh [WheelsBD.com]

jK35_45J790

If we want to discuss about BD ladies, i think we should have a seperate thread for that :D

Ahhmm, I am just 19 (20 in a month) so nothing to get freaked out about. :colgate:

Seems like we have 18[Dhakaiya],19[Amar] and 20[Me]..and then comes DOPEKHOR BHAIYA:lol:

Luxury Cars in Bangladesh [WheelsBD.com]

jK35_45J790

Great stuff bro

Seems like we have 18[Dhakaiya],19[Amar] and 20[Me]..and then comes DOPEKHOR BHAIYA:lol:
i feel old know i shall be 21 in 15 days :|

Seems like we have 18[Dhakaiya],19[Amar] and 20[Me]..and then comes DOPEKHOR BHAIYA:lol:

lol i am 16, anyone who is 17 ?:P

Manbil bhai,just say "Bongobondhu" really fast 5 times, you will be baptized as a pure Bangladeshi :)

After that it's your conviction to stay in the pure path or drift into "desher chetona birodhi" group..

'Desher chetona' is now someone's private property I guess -- what do I pay to be connected for a couple of days? :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3686802312_ab0d120977_o.jpg

^^hmm Lotus exige in Gulshan, behind is a Range Rover used by BEPZA

^^hmm Lotus exige in Gulshan, behind is a Range Rover used by BEPZA

Lotus used to be owned by PROTON Malaysia -- I think that is still the case.

^^ no wonder Proton uses Lotus engine!

What do you think about this car?

http://www.leopardautomobile.com/

I know most cars in Bangladesh are CNG converted, but has anyone seen any hybrid vehicles on the roads? I am thinking Prius, Honda Insight etc.

With the constant load shedding, I don't think full electric vehicles will work that well. Even IPS' have a hard time getting a full charge.

I know most cars in Bangladesh are CNG converted, but has anyone seen any hybrid vehicles on the roads? I am thinking Prius, Honda Insight etc.

With the constant load shedding, I don't think full electric vehicles will work that well. Even IPS' have a hard time getting a full charge.

I doubt it. Who would maintain/fix such vehicles in Dhaka?

I doubt it. Who would maintain/fix such vehicles in Dhaka?

Well, that's true, but it didn't prevent people from importing Hummer's and the like. I don't think GM has any presence in Dhaka.

I was wondering if some rich dude(we don't seem to have a lack of those) just imported one for novelty's sake. Navana being the Toyota agent could fix the vehicles if they got their mechanics trained.

^^ theres Chevrolet & Opel showroom in Dhaka, they are knwn as GM dealers too in Dhaka. The showroom is in Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani.

^^ theres Chevrolet & Opel showroom in Dhaka, they are knwn as GM dealers too in Dhaka. The showroom is in Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani.

Shukran ya akh for the information. I didn't know about this, although I think these are probably European made GM cars.

Opel was owned by GM, but I think they are selling it now. Chevy Camaro is the only model that has more demand than supply, and GM is having a hard time meeting all the excess demand...... just a little info.

But glad to see that GM cars are in Dhaka now.

New pics


http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC05904.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC05906.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC05833.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC05831-1.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC01131.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j98/mirzazeehan/DSC05829.jpg

Wish we had those long rectangular license plates in the US like on the Merc above...we only have the shorter ones like the Mazda in the last pic.

The luxury vehicles are the consumer products for rich people.I t may be a drem to own a car for myself.