Transport sector: Working to curb extortion: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said extortion in transport has been going on for a long time.
15 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Bhanga-Kuakata rail route: Plan revived to lay 214km track

Bangladesh Railway is reviving its plan to build a 214km rail line from Bhanga to Kuakata via Madaripur, Barishal and Payra port following recent instructions from the prime minister.
14 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Driver of Bijoy Express injured by stones thrown at moving train

The driver of Chattogram-bound Bijoy Express was injured after being hit by a stone thrown by unidentified miscreants at the moving train near Ishwarganj Railway Station in Mymensingh last night
14 March 2024, 09:45 AM

Advance Eid train ticket sale from Mar 24

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr on March 24.
13 March 2024, 18:00 PM

BR launches train on Dhaka-Burimari route

Bangladesh Railway (BR) authorities on Tuesday launched operation of the much-awaited inter-city train on the Dhaka-Burimari route.
13 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Advance train tickets for Eid to be sold from March 24

Tickets of April 3 will be sold on March 24 and tickets of April 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be sold on March 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 respectively
13 March 2024, 09:56 AM

‘Burimari Express’ launched on Dhaka-Lalmonirhat rail route

Bangladesh Railway yesterday launched a new intercity train -- the “Burimari Express” -- on the Dhaka-Lalmonirhat route in an effort to provide an affordable option for passengers to commute between the two destinations.
12 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Burimari Express launched on Dhaka-Lalmonirhat rail route

Bangladesh Railway today launched a new intercity train -- the Burimari Express -- on the Dhaka-Lalmonirhat route in an effort to provide an affordable option for passengers to commute between the two destinations
12 March 2024, 14:38 PM

Biman facing problems resuming Dhaka-Rome flights

'The US is not allowing Bangladesh to make overflying charge payments to Iran on the grounds of sanctions,' says Bimal official
11 March 2024, 15:02 PM

Metro to run for 1hr extra from 16th Ramadan

The metro rail trains will run for one extra hour starting from the 16th day of Ramadan, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) said yesterday.
10 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Metro rail sets new timings for Ramadan

Passengers can carry 250ml water bottle around iftar time
10 March 2024, 10:26 AM

Almost half the positions in Bangladesh Railway vacant

Despite hiring over 5,000 employees over the last 15 months, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) is functioning with half the workforce it needs, which is significantly limiting its ability to deliver quality services to passengers.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM

BR to launch new train on Dhaka-Burimari route

Bangladesh Railway is going to launch a new train on the Dhaka-Burimari route on March 12, BR Director General Quamrul Ahsan said today
9 March 2024, 12:15 PM

Postogola Bridge opens to traffic after repair

The authorities have opened the Postogola Bridge on the Buriganga river to traffic from 6:00am today on completion of the repair works on the important bridge at the entry point of Dhaka
9 March 2024, 03:01 AM

Public transport services: Uniform ticketing on cards

The government is going to enact a law to introduce a uniform ticketing system for all public transport services including metro rail, buses, trains and launches.
8 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Postogola Bridge opens to traffic today after repair

The Postogola Bridge over the river Buriganga will be opened to traffic from 6:00am today after the completion of repair works at the entry point of Dhaka.
8 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Postogola Bridge opens to traffic tomorrow morning after repair

The Postogola Bridge on the Buriganga river will be opened to traffic from 6:00am tomorrow after the completion of the repair works on the important bridge at the entry point of Dhaka.
8 March 2024, 16:14 PM

Mind the gap: Metro rail a relief for female commuters

It is crucial to include a gender perspective in transportation infrastructure. It is a world built by men for men
8 March 2024, 13:19 PM

Padma Rail Link: Chinese firm resumes work after 25 days

The Chinese contractor for the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project halted some major work for 25 days since February 10 over pending payments.
7 March 2024, 18:00 PM

When bending the rules deserves praise

Bangladesh Railway's West Zone and Rajshahi University take extraordinary measures so that 700 admission seekers do not miss their exams
7 March 2024, 13:48 PM