No metro rail services on October 14, 15

Metro rail will remain closed on October 14 and 15 for system integration test, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited Managing Director MAN Siddique said today
10 October 2023, 11:23 AM

'A day to fulfil the country's dream': PM inaugurates Padma rail link

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the 82-kilometre rail line from Dhaka to Bhanga via the Padma Bridge today, opening a new horizon for rail connectivity in the southwestern region of the country.
10 October 2023, 06:19 AM

Southwestern Region: Padma rail link to open new horizon

The long-awaited rail line via the Padma Bridge is set to open today and is expected to help improve the southwest’s rail connectivity with the rest of the country.
9 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Metro Rail: Agargaon-Motijheel part to open October 29

The opening of the Agargaon-Motijheel section of the country’s first metro rail service has been rescheduled from October 20 to October 29.
9 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Metro rail: Agargaon-Motijheel section to open on October 29

The opening of the Agargaon-Motijheel section of the country's first metro rail service has been rescheduled from October 20 to October 29
9 October 2023, 11:58 AM

Dhaka-Bhanga rail link via Padma Bridge to open tomorrow

The long-awaited Dhaka-Bhanga rail line via Padma Bridge is set to open tomorrow, giving a big boost to the country’s railway connectivity.
9 October 2023, 08:09 AM

Fares of 3 India-Bangladesh trains to go up again

Bangladesh Railway (BR) is going to hike the fare of three trains to and from India from November 10 due to travel tax and the rise in the US dollar rate
8 October 2023, 12:21 PM

268 Biman passengers stuck at Dubai airport for over 10 hours

A total of 268 passengers of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight have been waiting for over 10 hours at the Dubai airport so far due to a "technical glitch" in the aircraft.
8 October 2023, 07:42 AM

PM to open Khulna-Mongla, Ctg-Cox's Bazar rail lines on Nov 9,12

Two projects of Bangladesh Railway will be inaugurated next month
8 October 2023, 05:58 AM

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

Half of 12 waterways excavated under dev project now abandoned: report

Half of the 12 waterways excavated under a development project have already been abandoned due to the lack of necessary navigability, according to a report of the Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF).
26 September 2023, 10:12 AM

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