Uber, Bangladesh’s leading ridesharing app, yesterday announced the launch of its services in Sylhet, marking another milestone in the company’s continued expansion across the country. Starting today, residents and visitors can request rides through the Uber app, while drivers in the city will have access to flexible earning opportunities.
The launch brings Uber’s reliable, convenient, and affordable mobility solutions to one of Bangladesh’s fastest-growing cities, making it easier for people to move around Sylhet while supporting local economic opportunity through flexible work.
As one of Bangladesh’s fastest-growing cities and a key hub for tourism, education, and commerce, Sylhet continues to see growing demand for dependable transportation. Uber’s launch in the city will help make everyday travel more seamless for riders while enabling drivers to earn on a schedule that works for them.
Commenting on the launch, RedwanRezvi, Country General Manager, Uber Bangladesh, said, “We are delighted to launch Uber in Sylhet and bring our technology platform to one of Bangladesh’s most dynamic and culturally significant cities. Bangladesh continues to be an important market for Uber, and we remain committed to expanding access to reliable mobility while creating flexible economic opportunities for drivers. We look forward to serving the people of Sylhet and becoming a trusted part of the city’s everyday movement.”
On the launch, Mr. Ariful Haque Choudhury, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment, said, “The Government of Bangladesh is committed to fostering innovation that creates decent employment and supports inclusive economic growth. Uber’s launch in Sylhet is a welcome step that will enhance urban mobility, strengthen the city’s tourism and business sectors, and create new earning opportunities for local drivers. As one of Bangladesh’s most important economic and cultural regions, Sylhet is well positioned to benefit from modern, technology-driven transport services. We welcome Uber’s investment and look forward to its continued contribution to Sylhet’s development and Bangladesh’s economic progress.”
Speaking at the launch, Brent T. Christensen, Ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh, U.S. Embassy said,“Uber started in the United States, but its success has always depended on local people—drivers, riders, entrepreneurs, and communities. Its service in Sylhet is a vote of confidence in this city and in Bangladesh’s future. It is also fitting that we are here to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in Sylhet. This celebration of Uber’s service here shows what our future can look like: American technology meeting a local need, creating opportunity for Bangladeshi drivers, and giving Bangladeshi consumers more choice. Congratulations to Uber, its local partners, and the people of Sylhet.”
Uber first launched in Bangladesh in 2016 and has since expanded its footprint across multiple cities and divisions in the country. Previously, only Uber Moto and Uber Rentals were available in Sylhet.The launch in Sylhet marks another milestone in Uber’s ongoing commitment to making safe, reliable, and convenient mobility more accessible across the country.