Technical problem delays metro rail services by 40 mins

Metro rail services started 40 minutes late this morning due to a technical problem on the tracks
7 August 2023, 04:30 AM

MRT Line-6: Agargaon-Motijheel section to open after October 15

The metro rail up to Motijheel could be operational any day after October 15.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Water transports banned in Kaptai Lake

Due to heavy rains and landslides, the local administration has banned movement of all types of water vessels in Rangamati's Kaptai Lake until further notice
5 August 2023, 14:20 PM

Railway running staffers threaten strike over restoration of overtime allowance

Bangladesh Railway Running Staff and Labor Employees Association today threatened to go for an indefinite work abstention from August 28 demanding restoration of the 75 percent running allowance (overtime), which they used to receive with pension previously.
1 August 2023, 16:56 PM

Three-wheelers will not be banned on highways

The government will not ban accident-prone vehicles and battery-run easy bikes on the highway before the upcoming national election considering the negative impact it may have on voter turnout.
30 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Rail service on Dhaka-Narayanganj route to resume from August 1

Rail operations on Dhaka-Narayanganj route will resume from August 1, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said today.
25 July 2023, 08:52 AM

A long stride for rail connectivity

Four districts and a seaport will join the country’s rail network by October when 255km of rail lines are inaugurated.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Ambulance owners call off strike

Bangladesh Ambulance Malik Kallyan Samiti (BAMKS) has withdrawn their nationwide strike scheduled from tomorrow following a meeting with police high-ups
24 July 2023, 16:21 PM

Road Accidents: Casualties keep mounting for indiscipline

Indiscipline continues to reign supreme on the roads, taking a heavy toll on lives and properties, as the government’s steps to address the malaise remain perfunctory, experts said.
22 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Tank-lorry owners threaten indefinite strike from Aug 1

Bangladesh Tank Lorry Owners' Association and Bangladesh Petroleum Dealers Distributors Agents and Petrol Pump Owners Association today announced to enforce an indefinite strike from August 1 if their three-point demand is not met by July 31
22 July 2023, 12:02 PM

Runway in the sea to be active by December

The country’s longest runway, at the Cox’s Bazar Airport, is expected to be ready for use by December this year.
20 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Ctg rail link now fully double-lined as PM opens Akhaura-Laksam section

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the 72km Akhaura-Laksam section, where dual-gauge double rail lines were installed under a Tk 6,504.54 crore project
20 July 2023, 06:30 AM

Dhaka-Ctg rail link: Double-lined all along now

Rail communications between Dhaka and Chattogram will get a significant boost as the entire corridor will be double lined from today.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM

A mega leap for transport

Government to open seven projects in September-October; AL to showcase them in campaign for general elections; expert urges building capacity for operations
17 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Fuel traders in Dinajpur to go on strike from Aug 1

The leaders of Rangpur Division Petroleum Dealers, Distributors’ Agents and Petrol Pump Owners Association threatened an indefinite strike from August 1 to press the authorities to materialise their 3-point demand
17 July 2023, 16:05 PM

Dhaka's rail link restored after nearly 5 hours as workers withdraw blockade

Workers take up position in front of Rail Bhaban to press home demands
16 July 2023, 09:24 AM

Dhaka's rail link with other parts suspended as workers block tracks at Karwan Bazar

A section of temporary workers under the Bangladesh Railway has blocked the rail line near Karwan Bazar in the capital, leaving the rail communication of Dhaka with other parts of the country suspended
16 July 2023, 06:04 AM

Govt sets toll for Karnaphuli tunnel

The government has fixed toll for the vehicles to use the underwater Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, which is slated for inauguration in September.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Chattogram Highway: Maintenance to take more time, money

The road authorities have to spend more resources, including money and time, to keep the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway operational, thanks to its delayed maintenance works and rutting caused by continuous plying of overloaded vehicles.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt sets toll rates for Karnaphuli Tunnel

The government has fixed toll amounts for the underwater Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, which is set to open in September
13 July 2023, 15:08 PM