Jeeps Being Repaired in Bangladesh

18 Comments

1. BobFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:41 PM

   Those are pretty cool looking.
2. Roberto FloresFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

   Fantastic shot! They look as Mitsubishis, but perhaps mr. Redmond from the CJ3B website could help us to identify them.
3. BlaineFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:31 PM

   The Mitsubishi diamond symbol is on the front Jeep (top center of grill)
4. AlexFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

   These are Mahindra Jeeps, built by Tata under Jeep license, many have diesel motors. They also equip the Indian Army.
5. Derek RedmondFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:15 PM

   The two with the hoods up are certainly Mitsubishi Jeeps, the others it's hard to tell if they're Mitsis or Mahindras. Possibly Bangladesh is like Sri Lanka -- close to India but most Jeeps come from Japan. (http://cj3b.info/World/SriLanka.html )
6. BuzFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:44 AM

   They sure look like Mitsubishi's to me, that's my vote, be interesting to own one
7. AlexFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:10 AM

   Go see http://www.4-the-love-of-jeeps.com/history-of-mahindra-and-my-jeep.html. Japanese jeeps were too expensive for a poor country like Bengladlesh
8. AlexFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:15 AM

   it's all here : http://cj3b.info/World/India2.html
9. BuzFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:53 AM

   They are different than the Mahindra Jeeps, look at the doors and Mitsubishi had dealerships in Bangaladesh and still does, check this out: https://www.facebook.com/Mitsubishi.Bangladesh
10. AlexFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Ok, I don't want to argue. You must be right. I've only been in 1998 to Bengladesh (which, remember, was part of India until 1972 where and when the Mahindra CJ3Bs were built, so why import them, especially into a country that had little hard currency and this high import duties ???). Most of the jeeps I saw there were then already old, like those on your photo, and... diesel Mahindras.
11. deilersFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    I posted this last night on a whim. I underestimated the interest it would generate. Since there is some confusion, I'll investigate it further. Thanks guys! - Dave
12. AlexFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Dave. I put my glasses on and the first Jeep is definitively a Mitsubishi (logo on the grille). My apologies. But when I visited, almost all were Mahindras. Even the local (poor and corrupt) Army.
13. BobFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Might be a mix as the first one is a Mitsubishi as it clearly has the logo. I believe mahindra and Tata are two different companies but may not be.
14. BobFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Yes. Tata and mahindra are different companies that compete.
15. Shah YasinMay 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    @Alex I am a Bangladeshi. I live here since my birth but never found Mahindra jeeps here(only a few). Actually here we don't import Mahindras. 90% of the Bangladeshi cars are imported from Japan. We have assemble facilities for Mitsubishi cars. So you will find lots of Pajero sports and Pajero V6 here. Bangladesh army uses Toyota and Mitshubishi cars. http://www.bmtf.com.bd/special-vehicles/ here you will find toyota cars assembled by Bangladesh army. Indian army uses Mahindra. But you will not find a single Mahindra in Bangladesh army. And to all yes you are correct these are Mitshubishi jeeps. These are very popular in the remote areas of Bangladesh. They are amazing, 30-40 years old, but still running. Local people in remote areas uses them to bring their goods to local markets. India is so close to us but we don't import their cars, because they don't serve us well. But Indian Mahindra jeeps are great. But Bangladeshi people loves Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan.
16. Shah YasinMay 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    People in Bangladesh can spend on Japanese SUV's. Mercedes, BMW, VW, Range Rover all have showrooms here. But the most common cars are Toyota. 2-4.5 liter Japanese SUV's are very common here. They are expensive, but now people can afford them.
17. AzizurAugust 21, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    @Alex: Dear, I think your visit to Bangladesh in 1998 couldn't fetch you out of the box and you are commenting without any actual concept. Who says Bangladesh was a part of India till 1972? And where did you find Mahindra jeeps were flooding the roads!!! Bangladeshies usually use Toyota, Mitshubishi, Nissan, Honda, Mercedes, BMW, VW, Proton, Lexus, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki and Ford-- both sedans and SUVs as for daily runs. You'll also find a large amount of Land Cruisers, Land Rovers (including versions of Defender), Range Rover and few Jeeps and Chevrolets here. Shah Yasin has already given you the idea. As public commuter, we used to see Toyota, Nissan, Hino, Volvo, Dong Feng, Tata and Mahindra-- both oldies and newer ones. Yes, people have to spend a lot to purchase and as VAT, may be the highest in the world, up to 800% as we do not produce these 4 wheelers here, just assemble some yet. But, as people are using a lot, that should be an eye opener that we are able to purchase "especially into a country that had little hard currency and this high import duties". And lastly, do you have the slightest idea that the army you've mentioned as ""Even the local (poor and corrupt) Army"" is one of the most efficient military forces and the best awarded peace-keepers in the UN mission all over the world? Do you have any idea how we have earned it with our very little resources yet with a load of high motivation, confidence, courage, leadership and fraternity. Don't just get overwhelmed....Try to respect.... Best
18. Shuhel ShirajJune 19, 2023 at 12:34 AM

    Where in Bangladesh?Any body can help me to get There Name and Address please.