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As the authorized dealer for Caterpillar Inc. USA in Bangladesh, we proudly stand as the most trusted and largest machinery and equipment partner in the realms of infrastructure development.
In the heart of Bangladesh, the Border Road Project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation.
Omera Petroleum Limited, a leading entity in Bangladesh's LPG sector has partnered with Bangla Trac Limited (BTL)
Sunday October 03, 2021
Customer Meetup at Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant! As the authorized dealer for Caterpillar Inc. USA in Bangladesh, we proudly stand as the most trusted and largest machinery and equipment partner in the realms of infrastructure development, improvement, and construction sectors across the country. Committed to contributing to the creation of a sustainable future for Bangladesh, we have recently delivered two units of Caterpillar D6 GC Dozers to POSCO Engineering & Construction Company. These dozers will efficiently handle their construction tasks at the Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant. Situated in Matarbari, Cox-Bazar, Chittagong, the 1,200MW ultra-super critical power project demands top-notch products and service excellence throughout its operations
Sunday October 03, 2021
Building Roads, Bridging Communities! In the heart of Bangladesh, the Border Road Project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. BanglaCAT Rental Services has been a crucial partner, providing robust hydraulic excavators that conquer the toughest terrains and push boundaries in construction. From navigating rugged hills to facilitating road and bridge construction, our machines are at the forefront, overcoming logistical challenges and enhancing connectivity in remote regions. Despite obstacles like lack of mobile coverage and difficult transportation routes, our commitment to this project has never wavered. By addressing critical infrastructure needs, we're .
17 December, 2023
Omera Petroleum Limited, a leading entity in Bangladesh's LPG sector, has partnered with Bangla Trac Limited (BTL), the authorised Caterpillar INC. USA dealer in Bangladesh operating as BanglaCAT, to introduce a line of LPG-based generators powered by propane.
This collaboration aims to unveil LPG-based captive generators with an impressive electricity generation capacity of up to 2 MW, reads a press release.
BanglaCAT commits to providing comprehensive customer support, including maintenance services and technical assistance, ensuring smooth operation and maximum satisfaction for users of these advanced LPG generators.
Omera Petroleum Limited, leveraging its robust propane infrastructure nationwide, pledges to ensure a consistent and secure supply of propane to BanglaCAT's generator users throughout the year.
Additionally, Omera will offer after-sales support on propane, meticulous propane/LPG testing in its cutting-edge LPG Lab, year-round safety audits, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
For inquiries about Propane generators, customers can contact BanglaCAT at 16448, while those seeking information on Propane supply can reach Omera Petroleum Limited at 16797.
CEO of Omera Petroleum Limited, Tanzeem Chowdhury, expressed the company's commitment to innovative and sustainable propane solutions for industrial LPG customers. He highlighted the collaboration's potential to revolutionize the propane generator market, offering substantial operational savings of up to 30% compared to diesel. Chowdhury emphasized Omera's assurance of consistent propane supply across Bangladesh throughout the year.
He said, "Our strategic partnership with Bangla Trac Limited reflects our steadfast dedication to providing innovative and sustainable Propane solutions to our esteemed Industrial LPG customers. By amalgamating Omera's expertise in the LPG sector with BanglaCAT's proficiency in power generation solutions, we aspire to revolutionize the propane generator market, propelling Bangladesh towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. Industries employing LPG generators can anticipate a remarkable 30% operational savings compared to diesel, coupled with Omera's assurance of consistent propane supply round the year, anywhere in Bangladesh."
Echoing this sentiment, Iqbal Husain, CEO of Bangla Trac Limited, conveyed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasising their dedication to delivering cutting-edge captive power solutions that add lasting value for customers and the environment.
He said, "Bangla Trac Limited is thrilled to unite with Omera in advancing the market for propane-based power generators. This partnership epitomizes our unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge captive power solutions, envisaging lasting value for our customers and the environment."
This significant collaboration between Omera Petroleum Limited and Bangla Trac Limited underscores a collective commitment to pioneering cleaner, more competitive energy solutions in Bangladesh. Together, these industry leaders are poised to redefine the landscape of energy generation, ushering in a new era of sustainability and innovation.
Thursday January 09, 2025
For the last 16 years, BanglaCAT has grown to become one of the nation's most prominent organizations in Bangladesh, establishing itself as the largest power generation company in the nation while, simultaneously, working tirelessly to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people who call this country home. Undoubtedly, 2020 was a year in which the world faced some of its greatest obstacles, with Bangladesh being no exception. Businesses were particularly affected in the pandemic but BanglaCAT, despite difficulties, continued to conduct its activities and provide essential services.
But just like Bangladesh - indomitable and resilient -BanglaCAT too has made invaluable contributions to Bangladesh's energy and power sectors and infrastructural progress through strategic foresight and dedication to service. Its employees have continued to provide necessary assistance and energy solutions to important economic sectors, especially the export industry, due to an unwavering commitment to our purpose. Thanks to BanglaCAT, somewhere between 70% to 85% of Bangladesh's export-oriented industries have had their electricity requirements met. Either directly or indirectly, BanglaCAT has become an important partner of Bangladesh's economic progress.
But the economy is not the only place where BanglaCAT has contributed. When the country was hit by Covid-19 last year, it was of the utmost importance that essential services, such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, and pharmaceutical companies, received an uninterrupted supply of power to function. BanglaCAT and its invaluable employees worked round the clock to ensure that this uninterrupted supply of power was provided.
Caterpillar, also referred to as CAT, is a renowned Fortune 500 company from America. BanglaCAT is their exclusive authorized dealer. Because of this, BanglaCAT has become a name that inspires confidence in the nation's leading industries, a name that organizations trust to meet their power needs. This has led to BanglaCAT becoming the largest service provider in self-managed power generation in Bangladesh's industrial sector.
BanglaCAT is also one of the largest gas engine traders in the world. According to BanglaCAT's Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Tareq Ahmed, BanglaCAT's generators collectively generate "more than 4,000MW of electricity, which contributes immensely to the overall power generation of the country and keeps the economy float." Examples of this contribution can be found in almost every sector, from RMG sector to steel, agro-processing to food and beverage, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals, each of these industries has relied on BanglaCAT as a source of uninterrupted electricity. This goes to show that CAT's products and services are unmatched in the industry, providing customers with the confidence they need.
One of the ways in which BanglaCAT continues to earn this confidence is through its pre-sales and after- sales services. It is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and business partners with the utmost efficiency and sincerity, providing the right technical solutions for their projects, essential product support, and maintaining system integration through system management, monitoring, and control. This is reflected in the words of its Chief Product Officer, Mr. Ruhul Amin, "BanglaCAT prioritizes the establishment of long-term relationships with its customers and create an environment of trust." The country's leading industrial and business federations have predicted that BanglaCAT will continue to play a leading role in the nation's socio-economic development.
50 years ago, Bangladesh became an independent nation. At the time, it only had the capacity to generate 300MW of electricity, with the Kaptai Hydroelectric Project in Ghorashal, Siddhirganj being the main source of production. Most people and places did not have access to electricity. Even in Dhaka, there were placed which did not have electricity coverage. With days away from Bangladesh's 50th birthday, the country is now providing almost 100% electricity coverage. It has become the epitome of a nation that has risen from the ashes of war and poverty only to establish itself as one of the emerging economies of the world.
The challenges of 2020 were not only new, but were significant enough to sink us completely. But we didn't. We persevered, through sheer determination and will. With this in mind, BanglaCAT wishes to take this nation forward and further on the path of prosperity, once again working hand in hand with the nation to face the challenges to come with determination.
Sunday October 03, 2021
Many mega construction projects have begun in the country over
the past decade. As a result, the use of heavy machineries has
increased enormously. As the market expands, many people are
getting involved in the business of heavy machinery. Since
such machinery has not been manufactured in the country as
yet, traders import those and sell these locally.
Many companies have taken up business as distributors of
various global heavy machinery manufacturers, resulting in the
expansion of their market in Bangladesh.
Business persons said most of the heavy machinery being used
in infrastructure construction is second-hand equipment. This
machinery is imported after being used in other countries.
People concerned said there is a huge difference in prices between old and new machinery. That is why demand of old equipment is more. About 5,000 units of heavy machinery are imported every year. Import costs increased to about Tk 20 billion (2,000 crore) from less than Tk 10 billion (1,000 crore) in five years. US firm Caterpillar controls a big portion of the construction equipment market. Bangla Trac Limited (BanglaCAT) is the sole authorized dealer of Caterpillar in Bangladesh. China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) is the third largest construction machinery company in the world and Earthmoving Solution Limited is its distributor in Bangladesh. China’s SANY Heavy Industry ranks fourth in construction machinery in the world and Powervision Limited is its local distributor. Energypac and Runner bring the equipment of UK’s JCB and South Korea’s Hyundai respectively. ACI Motors and Metal Motors ventured into this business several years ago. Metal Motors is the local distributors of India’s Escorts Construction Equipment. Managing director of Metal Motors Sadid Jamil told Prothom Alo, “We have received supply orders of Tk 1 billion (100 crore) equipment so far. We have received these orders from international firms since many road construction and other projects are on. Besides, private firms are also purchasing the equipment.” ACI brings equipment of China’s Lovol, Switzerland’s Case and Japan’s Kobelco. ACI is also the distributor of India’s Indo Power. Managing director of ACI Motors Subrata Ranjan Das told Prothom Alo, “We are bringing machinery from abroad as per buyers’ requirements. There is an increase in clients for new equipment instead of old machinery. Currently, we sell equipment worth over Tk 1 billion (100 crore) annually and the demand is on the rise.” Sources said there is a 1 per cent tariff on import of heavy machinery for customers and 5 per cent for companies. Big firms import the machinery with the help of these distributors and pay the latter a certain commission. Traders said construction is underway in a number of mega projects including several special economic zones and power plants, Padma bridge, metro rail, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Karnaphufuli Tunnel, Maheshkhali deep seaport and third terminal project of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Besides, construction and repairing work of more roads and railways are also on to improve the communications. On top of that, local and foreign entrepreneurs are opening big factories in the private sector. Real estate companies have also increasingly been using heavy machinery in construction. Excavators, loaders, wheel dozers, soil compactors, pipe layers and backhoe loaders are among the types of heavy machinery being used in various government and private projects. Roads and Highways Department, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), Armed Forces, local and foreign contractor firms and various government and private agencies are the main customers of these heavy machineries. BanglaCAT is the largest seller of heavy equipment in the country. Head of Machine Sales at BanglaCAT Sakhawat Hossain told Prothom Alo, “Awareness is growing among local contractors and construction firms but customers are still more interested in old equipment due to low prices.” People concerned from the sector said, unlike other vehicles, heavy machinery does not require a movement permit. That is why there is no loan or leasing facility to procure such equipment. The government would be able to earn revenue by registering heavy machinery. It would also be possible to take legal action if an accident occurs. Besides, if a registration process starts, loan facilities would be available to purchase the machinery. So, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) can launch registration of the equipment, they added.
