Locally made Hyundai cars to hit the streets next week

Business Report :
“Made in Bangladesh” Hyundai motor vehicles will hit the streets next week as Fair Technology yesterday commenced production at the country’s first manufacturing facility for cars designed by the South Korean automobile brand.
Set up on two industrial plots at the Bangabandhu Hi-Tech Park in Kaliakoir of Gazipur, the factory has already produced 100 units of Hyundai Creta, a highly popular subcompact crossover SUV.
Each Hyundai Creta was manufactured using more than 1,000 parts imported from nine different countries, according to company officials.
Other designs of Hyundai SUVs and sedans will be gradually produced as well, they said.
Mutassim Daiaan, director and CEO of Fair Technology, said they believe this is a highly significant milestone in Bangladesh’s economic progress.
“We humbly express our pride at proving the country’s ability to produce the world’s best Hyundai cars,” he added.
Daiaan then informed that the vehicles will hit markets at highly competitive and affordable prices.
Besides, world-standard after sales service and the availability of all spare parts has also been ensured, he said.
Initially, the factory will produce 3,000 Hyundai Creta SUVs each year. However, the number will gradually increase to some 10,000 units annually.
“We are proud that the world’s third largest automotive company has chosen Bangladesh to set up a manufacturing plant,” said Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the state minister for ICT.
“It is also a stamp of approval showing that the country’s capabilities have grown,” he added.