SUVs
While driving around in Dhaka, the sight of government, NGO, and international organisation SUVs (sports utility vehicle) are quite common. Given that Bangladesh has to purchase oil with hard earned cash and scarce foreign exchange, I do not see why public money should be spent on vehicles that cost about 5 times more than a comparable sedan, has fuel efficiency which is 4 times less, has significantly high maintenance costs, and requires greater space for mobility on our limited roads. This rule should apply to all public offices and projects, including grants and loan funded projects financed by foreign agencies and governments.
Some might cite reasons such as need for 4WD (four wheel drives) and stronger vehicles for reaching distant places that do not have good roads. Waivers could be put in place for cases that have been scrutinized. The government should also have high taxes levied on such vehicles that are obtained with private money.
I would urge you to publish a report on the issue.
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