Brief History
Bangladesh Motor Parts & Tyre Tube Merchants Association (BMPTTMA)
The Bangladesh Motor Parts & Tyre Tube Merchant Association proudly mark over 50 years of growth and contribution to the national economy. Following the end of British rule, Dhaka became the capital of East Pakistan in 1947. With the increasing presence of government offices, courts, and public institutions, the city began to evolve. At that time, Koltabazar near Victoria Park emerged as the hub of Dhaka’s transportation system. As a result, several motor workshops and motor parts shops sprang up in the area. This growth continued after the establishment of Pakistan, with most businesses initially owned by West Pakistanis. The area now recognized as the center of Bangladesh’s motor parts and tyre tube trade—North Brook Hall Road—was originally known as Dik Bazar, where the primary trade was tobacco. Over time, as the motor parts trade expanded, tobacco traders moved to Begum Bazar, giving way to the rise of the automotive parts market. During the Pakistani era, the motor parts trade was dominated by just a few West Pakistani importers who operated between Karachi and Dhaka. However, a handful of determined Bengali entrepreneurs managed to hold their ground. In the 1960s, a Motor Parts and Tire Tube Association was established in Karachi, and eventually, a branch was set up in Dhaka. After the Liberation War of 1971, Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation, and Dhaka remained its capital. In the spirit of national progress, Bengali businessmen became more active in the motor parts trade.
As the sector grew, the need for a unified, national organization became clear.
With this vision, a group of visionary and dedicated businessmen established the Bangladesh Motor Parts and Tire Tube Traders Association in September 1973. The founding committee included 32 members, with Mr. Mohammad Masud of Chittagong serving as President and Mr. Md. Shamsuddin Khan of Dhaka as General Secretary. The association was formally recognized under License No. 11 from the Ministry of Commerce, making it one of the earliest trade associations in the country. We remember with deep gratitude the contributions of our founding members, most of whom are no longer with us. Their legacy lives on in the continued success and impact of this organization. Since its inception, the association has played a pivotal role in advancing the interests of the motor parts sector and contributing to national economic development.
We have consistently proposed budget recommendations to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), advocating for reduced import duties on raw materials and components. Our leaders have maintained close coordination with key government agencies—including VAT, Income Tax, and Customs departments—to ensure fair treatment and support for our members. The first regional chapter of the association was established in Chittagong, followed by chapters in Tangail, Jessore, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Kushtia, Sylhet, and Pabna. Today, five regional circles are actively operating under the central association, representing approximately 3,000 members.
In 1987, the association courageously resisted terrorism and extortion, safeguarding the business environment. We honor those fearless leaders who stood up during such critical times. Beyond business, the association has consistently upheld its commitment to humanitarian service. It provided vital relief during major floods in 1988, 1996, 2004, and 2024, distributing cooked meals from centers such as Banglabazar Government Girls High School and Dhaka Govt. Muslim High School. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the association extended support to both traders and employees. It has also rewarded students from trader families who achieved GPA 5 in SSC and HSC exams, distributed iftar to fasting pedestrians during Ramadan, and established a Zakat Fund to support underprivileged employees—a tradition that continues today. In the five decades since independence, the motor parts, tyre tube, and lubricants sectors have expanded dramatically—not just in Dhaka, but across the country. Cities such as Chittagong, Tangail, Jessore, Sylhet, Pabna, Kushtia, Comilla, and Mymensingh have become important centers of trade. Through the combined efforts of the central association and its regional circles, dealers nationwide continue to benefit from the association’s work. Today, the Bangladesh Motor Parts and Tire Tube Merchant Association stand as a symbol of unity, trust, and progress for the industry. But progress never stops. To uphold and build upon our achievements, we must further expand and accelerate our activities. We urge traders who have yet to join us to come forward and be part of this journey. On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, we extend our heartfelt invitation to all motor parts, tyre tube, and lubricant traders across Bangladesh to unite under one platform and share in the benefits and success of this association.