7 Murders on ship: Water transport workers go on nationwide strike

he unloading of cargo at seaports and the transportation of goods on the inland water routes came to a standstill as a nationwide indefinite strike was called by water transport workers yesterday demanding a proper investigation into Monday’s killing of seven crew members onboard the MV Al-Bakhera in Chandpur.
27 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Mymensingh city: Boro Bazar Road under truckers' clutch

Boro Bazar Road in Mymensingh city remains perpetually clogged with over 100 trucks and pick-up vans, obstructing smooth vehicle passage and creating daily chaos
27 December 2024, 13:08 PM

Cargo transport from Chattogram halted due to strike

Water transport workers have enforced an indefinite work abstention from midnight, halting cargo transport from Chattogram to different parts of the country.
27 December 2024, 06:02 AM

Al Bakhera killings: Water transport workers call for indefinite strike

Bangladesh Water Transport Workers Federation rejects ‘sole killer’ claim, demands arrest of real culprits, safety of all workers
26 December 2024, 14:04 PM

Incomplete bridge approach road turns commute risky

The renovation and expansion work of the approach road of Shibpasha Bridge in Ajmeriganj upazila of Habiganj has remained incomplete well past its stipulated deadline
26 December 2024, 12:33 PM

Project costs higher here than in India

Railways Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan yesterday said the cost of any project in the country is higher than in other neighbouring countries, including India.
24 December 2024, 20:48 PM

Trains launched on Dhaka-Khulna, Dhaka-Benapole routes

The people of Narail are particularly jubilated, as both the trains will connect the district with Dhaka, Khulna and Benapole
24 December 2024, 15:34 PM

Narail now connected to national railway network via Padma Bridge

The first day witnessed a crowd of passengers and onlookers who were eager to see this historic moment. Despite the jubilant atmosphere, there was a severe shortage of tickets, leaving many hopeful travellers disappointed.
24 December 2024, 11:30 AM

Rail route via Padma Bridge opens new era of connectivity

Passenger rail services on Dhaka-Khulna route via Padma Bridge are set to commence today.
23 December 2024, 22:36 PM

Dense fog hampers road, river transport

Poor visibility caused by dense fog led to two accidents yesterday -- a 10-car pileup in Munshiganj and a collision between two ferries in Chandpur -- leaving one dead and two dozens injured.
22 December 2024, 18:39 PM

Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services resume

The ferry services were restored after fog disappeared
22 December 2024, 03:52 AM

Transport sector mired in corruption: Nahid

Corruption in the country's road transport sector remains a pressing concern, with its dynamics changing but not diminishing, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam said today
21 December 2024, 08:59 AM

BR to launch two trains next week

Bangladesh Railway is finally launching commercial operation of trains on Dhaka-Jashore route via the Padma Bridge next week.
18 December 2024, 15:20 PM

Spirit of July concert: Vehicles can use expressway without toll for 9 hrs on Dec 21

The authorities concerned took the decision on the occasion of "Spirit of July" concert which will be held at Army Stadium on December 21
17 December 2024, 19:34 PM

Single-journey ticket crisis: Metro rail urges passengers to arrive early

The state-run company tonight issued a notice on its verified Facebook in this regard
17 December 2024, 15:53 PM

Dhaka rail link restored after 2.5hrs

Workers threaten stronger action if demands unmet
17 December 2024, 06:37 AM

Strike halts bus services to and from Rajshahi

The strike follows an alleged assault on six bus workers by three-wheeler drivers
16 December 2024, 13:48 PM

Train, BRTC bus services launched on Dhaka-Gazipur route

Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan inaugurated the services today to improve communication between Dhaka and Gazipur
15 December 2024, 04:38 AM

BRT service: Finally begins on Dec 16 but with 5-yr-old BRTC buses

Failing to procure specialised buses for launching dedicated bus service on Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, the authorities are now introducing BRTC buses on the route, a deviation from the original plan.
7 December 2024, 19:30 PM

Project cost to shoot up by 80pc

The cost of the Joydebpur-Ishwardi rail line expansion project may increase to Tk 26,000 crore, over 80 percent higher than the original estimate, mainly due to long delay in starting work after China decided not to fund the project.
6 December 2024, 18:26 PM