People suffer as schedule for trains collapses

Thousands of passengers suffered immensely yesterday as the schedule of trains heading for the country’s western destinations collapsed.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Schedule of trains bound for western districts, Mymensingh disrupted

Schedule of trains bound for the country's western destinations has almost collapsed today following yesterday's collision, causing immense sufferings to the passengers
4 May 2024, 09:12 AM

Dhaka-Jashore rail line to be inaugurated within 2 months: minister

Inaugurates two commuter trains on the Dhaka-Bhanga and Bhanga-Rajbari routes
4 May 2024, 06:48 AM

NCPSRR urges Bangladesh Railway to maintain current ticket prices

The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads, and Railways (NCPSRR), a prominent civil society group, has vehemently opposed Bangladesh Railway's decision to eliminate fare discounts starting May 4, which will lead to a significant increase in train fares by 20 to 30 percent for journeys exceeding 100km
30 April 2024, 10:10 AM

Don’t allow unfit vehicles on roads

Amid rising road crashes, the Police Headquarters has instructed all its field-level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearances to operate.
29 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening

The Padma Bridge has collected Tk 1,500 crore in tolls since its inauguration on June 25, 2022.
28 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Transport strike in Ctg called off after 12hrs

Port city dwellers suffer all day amid heatwave
28 April 2024, 14:45 PM

Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening

Over 1.12 crore vehicles crossed the bridge so far
28 April 2024, 14:14 PM

Transport strike in Ctg: Passengers suffer amid heatwave

Sidratul Muntaha, a student, went to the port city's Natunpara bus stand area this morning in order to catch a bus to Chawkbazar, where she was scheduled to attend class at a coaching centre
28 April 2024, 07:59 AM

Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat

As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

48-hour transport strike in Ctg

Transports owners and workers yesterday called a 48-hour strike across Chattogram from today to press home their four-point demand.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

48-hour transport strike in Ctg called from tomorrow

Transport owners and workers today called a 48-hour strike across Chattogram from tomorrow to press home their four-point demand
27 April 2024, 13:43 PM

Ethiopian Airlines, Air China to start flights in Bangladesh next month

Two new foreign carriers -- Ethiopian Airlines and Air China -- are set to start flight operations to and from Dhaka from next month
27 April 2024, 09:41 AM

Road Condition Survey: Fearful of flak, RHD won’t publish entire reports

Roads and Highways Department will not make public its annual survey report on road conditions in its entirety to avoid, what its officials say, public criticism.
24 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Eid special train on Chattogram-Cox's Bazar route derails, rail service remains normal

An Eid special train from Chattogram to Cox's Bazar derailed in Dulahazara in Cox’s Bazar this morning
24 April 2024, 08:23 AM

3 intercity trains delayed by 2 hours due to engine failure of Turag Express

Three trains -- Ekota Express, Jamuna Express and Nilsagar Express -- were delayed for two hours as the engine of another train, Turag Express, failed at Tongi Railway Junction in Gazipur this morning
24 April 2024, 06:29 AM

Fares of long-distance train journeys set to rise from May 4

Passenger train fares are set to increase from May 4 as Bangladesh Railway has decided to stop rebating fares of passengers travelling over 100 kilometres
22 April 2024, 05:31 AM

Eid Holiday: Road crashes, casualties jump

The Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity reported a significant increase in road crashes, fatalities, and injuries during this year’s Eid travel compared to last year.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Ensuring Road Safety: Lowest outcome from highest committees

The government has three high-powered committees to ensure roads are safe. These committees meet infrequently, and when they meet, they make almost identical decisions. And those decisions rarely come to fruition.
18 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Transport workers block highway as three buses fined

Transport workers blockaded Barishal-Kuakata highway in Patuakhali for around one and a half hour yesterday.
18 April 2024, 18:00 PM