At one time, owning a private car was one of the major aspirations of Dhaka’s middle class. Many people would plan to buy a car as soon as their income increased somewhat. But rising prices of essentials, the cost of living, and higher fuel and maintenance expenses are changing that calculation. For the middle class, buying a car has now become a luxury. Even those who can afford to buy one are asking themselves whether such a large investment and regular expenses are really necessary just for c...
