For the first time Runner Automobiles Plc has started production of LPG and CNG three-wheelers in Bangladesh. This marked the beginning of the first international three-wheeler manufacturing plant in Bangladesh. The inauguration ceremony was held at the premises of Runner Automobiles PLc manufacturing plant in Bhaluka. Mr. Salman F Rahman, Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister graced the occasion as chief guest. Runner vice Chairman, President FBCCI, Local members of parliament, Executive chairman of BIDA were also present there as special guests. Mr. K. S. Grihapathy, president of Bajaj Auto was the guest of honor of the inauguration ceremony.
Subir Chowdhury, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Runner Automobiles Plc said, Runner Automobiles Plc is the leading manufacturer and exporter in the motorcycle industry in Bangladesh. Following this, we entered the three-wheeler industry today. Hopefully, we will achieve success in this industry like motorcycles.
The chief guest of the ceremony Mr. Salman F Rahman said, After Digital Bangladesh, our vision is now Smart Bangladesh. We are now in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. Here artificial intelligence, block chain, machine learning will be widely spread. We need to apply these technologies to increase our productivity. The government will provide all kinds of support to export oriented industries and development of these industries. All kinds of assistance will also be provided for the expansion of the automobile industry in the country.
Chairman of Runner Group Hafizur Rahman Khan said, “Today is a day of great joy; we started the journey of the first three-wheeler manufacturing plant of Bangladesh. Different officials of Department of Roads and High Ways, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Commerce have cooperated to make this dream a reality; special thanks to them from the bottom of my heart”.
He also said, “Runner manufacturing plant is built on 10 acres of land at a cost of about taka 300 crore. We will be able to produce 30,000 cars every year in this plant. Our plan is to export our products after meeting the local demand. At least 70 percent of parts including welding, chassis, body and quality control will be locally manufactured with Bajaj Auto’s technical support. This plant has created new employment opportunity for 300 people. The Runner Bajaj three-wheeler will be the means of communication for the people of the country. We are proud to contribute to the country’s economy with the industrial development.
Runner as the pioneer, the only manufacturer of Bajaj RE three-wheeler CNG/LPG in Bangladesh has all the modern manufacturing facilities like modern welding line, spot welding gun and modern robots from renowned companies. Cathodic Electro Deposition (CED) technology will be use to maintain paint quality and prevent corrosion in humid air. Runner Automobiles has plans to export this three-wheeler to neighboring countries.
