Ashok Leyland opens new assembly plant in Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland today opened a new assembly plant in Bangladesh as it aims to make further inroads into the neighbouring country.

Built over a period of 15 months in Dhaka, the plant is spread over an area of 37 acres and is a joint collaboration between Ashok Leyland and IFAD Autos Limited, Bangladesh.

"With a comprehensive product portfolio, Ashok Leyland is working towards a renewed thrust in the international markets, with network expansion and dedicated products. Bangladesh is an important market for Ashok Leyland," Ashok Leyland Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vinod K Dasari said in a statement.

"With the inauguration of this new plant, together with the robust presence of IFAD Autos, the company expects to make significant inroads into this region," he added.

The plant has a capacity to roll out 600-800 vehicles each month. It will also be facilitated with a bodybuilding and vehicle testing facility, which will become functional in the next two years.

Ashok Leyland vehicles are currently available across Bangladesh.