Rahbar Al Haq

Dhaka Motor Show returns, but not for the gearheads

The Dhaka Motor Show came back to its old home at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) from May 1 to 3, reclaiming all four halls after a brief relocation to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre. The venue was packed with cars, bikes, trucks, scooters, lubricants, helmets, tool vendors, accessory peddlers, and food stalls—but not much in the way of actual enthusiasm for driving.

3m ago

Steel bumpers and hybrid headaches: Current automobile trends in Bangladesh

In the fast-paced realm of global car culture, even the modest Bangladeshi market has witnessed some serious gear shifts over the past ten years.

1y ago

Roadblocks ahead for commercial vehicles: surging demand vs challenges

The commercial vehicle market in Bangladesh has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, driven by improved road infrastructure and a thriving industry. However, the industry is currently facing challenges due to rising prices, reduced sales, and the need for regulatory reforms.

2y ago

World Motorcycle Day 2023: Embrace the spirit of adventure

Celebrated on June 21, the longest day of the year, this global event is a celebration of the joy and freedom that motorcycles bring to our lives. Whether you're a die-hard biker or a part of the industry, this day is for you.

2y ago

The unparalleled world of flagship vehicles

Flagship vehicles are the epitome of automotive excellence - offering a combination of speed, luxury, and striking aesthetics. These extraordinary cars represent the pinnacle of an automaker's capabilities, showcasing their expertise, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable driving experience. Here are some key things to keep in mind when considering a flagship vehicle for your next purchase.

2y ago

Kia Carens: The Captain's Chairs are the new first class

The Carens offers a lot for its price, defying expectations for a budget option.

2y ago

Reviewing the Hero Thriller 160R DD

Technically, it’s the new Hero Xtreme. But according to the Hero staff, since the old Xtreme is still quite fresh in our memories, they decided to change the nameplate to avoid confusion.

4y ago

2021 Mahindra XUV 300 W8: All options included

When we reviewed the XUV 300 W6 a few months back, our overall conclusion was that it was a great bang for the buck with a few concessions. Well, the folks at Rancon Autos took notes and brought in the top of the line W8, which addressed all of our criticism and then some.

4y ago
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020

Three fun online-shooter alternatives to share with your friends

As fun as it is to blow people up with you friends in one of the many available Arena or Hero shooters, it is a repetitive process and over time, gets a little bit boring. Fortunately for Steam users, there are a number of multiplayer games where the primary goal is not to kill everything violently.

December 20, 2019
December 20, 2019

Classics cars with an EV twist

One thing all car enthusiasts can agree on is that classic cars look like nothing else currently on the road.

December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019

LOSE THE WEIGHT

A common weight loss myth is that people can lose weight by simply exercising the most fat-filled parts of their body, namely belly, thighs and hips.

December 13, 2019
December 13, 2019

Simulation games to stimulate your brain

For those curious about the nightmarish logistics of maintaining a transport company, this game will deliver. In-game, you start around 1850 as a rail service and as time progresses, you can start to expand roadway, maintain water supplies and air quality, while building up your huge network of trucks, trains, boats and planes to become the biggest transport tycoon of the 21st century.

December 6, 2019
December 6, 2019

Unique consumer tech products for your consideration

It’s amazing what makers can now do with some circuits and a bit of LCD. It’s the future and it’s all about 2020 vision.

November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019

Capitalizing on Black Friday

Black Friday is an event that occurs in The United States on the first Friday after Thanksgiving. The origin of the name itself has conflicting roots, some saying that it dates back to the Fisk-Gould scandal of 1869, when the price of gold skyrocketed.

November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019

Best laptops of 2019

Dell’s new XPS 13 was the first laptop to feature Intel’s latest 10th generation processors. The laptop is amazingly thin, made out of exotic materials such as precision milled aluminium and carbon fibre, making it very light and comfortable in tablet form.

November 18, 2019
November 18, 2019

Are you making full use of Google Maps?

Google’s integration with Waze, a GPS navigation software owned by Google into Maps gave Google Maps its most important feature – traffic updates.

November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019

Road Transport Act 2018 – details, repercussions, reactions

After much delay and drama, the new Road Transport Act 2018 has finally come into effect at the start of November.

November 4, 2019
November 4, 2019

Best routers for personal use

The good old basic router. This isn’t a looker by any means, its plastic casing and rubber antennas scream “cheap” every step of the way.