In its June 11 budget, Bangladesh eliminated tariffs on electric buses and trucks, reduced EV registration fees, and hiked duties on fossil fuel vehicles — effective July 1, 2026. Transport causes 9% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. The target: 25% electric buses and 30% electric trucks by 2035, per the country's NDC commitments.
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Bangladesh inafuta ushuru wa magari ya umeme kupambana na uchafuzi

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Katika bajeti ya Juni 11, Bangladesh iliondoa ushuru wa kuingiza mabasi na malori ya umeme, ilipunguza ada za usajili wa magari ya umeme, na kuongeza ushuru wa magari yanayotumia mafuta — kuanzia Julai 1, 2026. Sekta ya usafirishaji inasababisha 9% ya uzalishaji wa gesi chafu nchini. Lengo: mabasi 25% na malori 30% ya umeme ifikapo 2035.

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