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Published : 06 Jun 2026, 02:51 PM
The government has launched an initiative to develop electric ambulances using local technology as part of efforts to expand ambulance services and bring healthcare closer to people.
The plan was discussed at a meeting on Saturday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), according to Deputy Press Secretary Mostafa Zulfiquar Hasan.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Hasan said, “The government is working to ensure ambulance services reach people’s doorsteps. To achieve this goal, a meeting chaired by [Tarique] was held [on Saturday], where detailed discussions took place and decisions were made.”
He added, “The project will initially begin with the development of ambulances for a model Upazila. If successful, the government’s initiative will help meet domestic demand for ambulances and reduce import dependence.”
The Prime Minister’s Press Wing said the project envisions a three-tier ambulance network, with separate vehicles designed for village-to-Upazila, Upazila-to-district, and district-to-capital transport.
Officials said the initiative could reduce Bangladesh’s reliance on imported ambulances while making modern, well-equipped emergency vehicles available at a lower cost.
The plan is also expected to strengthen emergency patient transport services nationwide.
According to the press office, experts at the meeting said the locally built ambulances would be equipped with essential medical equipment, oxygen support and other emergency care facilities.
The vehicles would be designed to suit Bangladesh’s geographical conditions and road network.
