Rain triggers traffic chaos in Dhaka

Incessant rain yesterday pounded Dhaka and other parts of the country, causing city dwellers to suffer and disrupting traffic.
5 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Traffic 50% higher than expected: project director

Tk 7.29 crore tolls collected in first month
4 October 2023, 12:42 PM

13 railway projects: Cost overrun up to 260pc, time 9.5 years

Bangladesh Railway in October 2007 took up a project to construct a new station building in Khulna and enhance the operational capacity of the Benapole Station.
2 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Expressway: Toll collection tops Tk 5cr in three weeks

Authorities of Dhaka Elevated Expressway have collected more than Tk 5 crore in tolls in the three weeks since opening of the expressway.
25 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Rail link between Mymensingh and Netrakona suspended since 8am

The rail link between Mymensingh and Netrakona's Jaria has been suspended since 8:00am today following the derailment of a locomotive
24 September 2023, 11:49 AM

Bangabandhu Tunnel awaits inauguration; 98% complete, toll rates finalised

The main tunnel is fully equipped and prepared for vehicular movement. This historic project marks the country's first-ever underwater tunnel, and preparations for its grand inauguration are underway
24 September 2023, 07:03 AM

Padma Bridge: Toll collection crosses Tk 1,000cr

The toll collection from vehicles on Padma Bridge has crossed Tk 1,000 crore since its inauguration on June 25 last year
20 September 2023, 14:44 PM

Ferry service to be launched on Chilmari-Roumari route tomorrow

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury will inaugurate the ferry service on Chilmari-Roumari route on the Brahmaputra river in Kurigram tomorrow.
19 September 2023, 10:40 AM

Farmgate-Uttara: Bus ride smoother than ever

Alauddin Hossain endures long tailbacks during his daily commute but his yesterday’s experience was completely different.
18 September 2023, 18:00 PM

BRTC starts running buses on elevated expressway

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) launched bus services on the Uttara-Farmgate route via the Dhaka Elevated Expressway on a trial basis this morning
18 September 2023, 06:06 AM

Uttara- Farmgate: BRTC buses to start using expressway today

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) will begin operating buses on the Uttara-Farmgate route via the Dhaka Elevated Expressway today.
17 September 2023, 18:00 PM

JS body asks road transport ministry to investigate why same contractors get jobs

A parliamentary watchdog today asked the Ministry of Road, Transport, and Bridges why the same contractors get jobs again and again
17 September 2023, 17:31 PM

BR conducts test run of goods train

A freight train of Bangladesh Railway successfully completed a test run between Bhanga and Mawa station via the Padma bridge yesterday.
16 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge rail link: BR conducts test run of goods train on Bhanga-Mawa route

A freight train of Bangladesh Railway successfully completed a test run between Bhanga and Mawa station via the Padma bridge today
16 September 2023, 08:15 AM

Mawa-Bhanga rail route: Speed limit test conducted

The Bangladesh Railway today tested the speed limit on the 42-kilometre Mawa-Bhanga rail line
15 September 2023, 12:14 PM

Trial run held on Akhaura-Agartala rail route

A trial run of a special train was conducted on the newly constructed Akhaura-Agartala rail route yesterday.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM

50 years without a concrete bridge!

Residents of three unions in Narail Sadar upazila have not had a concrete bridge over the Kajla river in 50 years.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Make sure it serves purpose: experts

Urban planning experts have urged the government to take measures to ensure the Dhaka Elevated Expressway serves its intended purpose and benefits the public.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM

E-ticketing remains only on paper

E-ticketing for all buses in Dhaka was launched last year, first on Mirpur route and then on other routes for over 3,000 buses, aiming to bring discipline in the capital’s public transport sector and reduce conflicts between passengers and bus helpers over additional fares.
8 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Bhanga Line: Special train completes test run via Padma Bridge

The Bangladesh Railway yesterday ran the test run on the 82-kilometre Dhaka-Bhanga rail line via the Padma bridge.
7 September 2023, 18:00 PM