Vehicles moving slowly after overnight jam

Following a huge gridlock throughout last night on a 13-kilometre stretch on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, the traffic situation has eased in the morning
26 June 2023, 06:27 AM

Travel agents want tax exemption for umrah pilgrims

Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) has appealed to the government to exempt the travel tax on performing umrah hajj, which was imposed in the proposed national budget for 2023-24 fiscal
25 June 2023, 14:02 PM

CAAB to introduce 24/7 hotline

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) will introduce a hotline service for 24 hours from July to serve the passengers, CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman said today
25 June 2023, 14:02 PM

Tk 800cr toll collected from 57 lakh vehicles in first year

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the Padma Multipurpose Bridge collected around Tk 800 crore from tolls in the first year following its opening
25 June 2023, 06:57 AM

Nalka flyover opens to traffic

The Nalka flyover in Sirajganj was opened for vehicles today to ease traffic congestion ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to be observed on June 29
24 June 2023, 15:32 PM

Dhaka-Ctg highway renovation work suspended for Eid

The ongoing renovation work on Sitakunda section of Dhaka-Chattogram highway will remain suspended for 10 days to ensure smooth journey for Eid travelers
24 June 2023, 11:29 AM

Railway west zone to transport sacrificial animals to Dhaka

The West Zone of Bangladesh Railway has taken the arrangement of transporting cattle to Dhaka from Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi districts centring the Eid-ul-Azha at less cost
24 June 2023, 07:38 AM

RHD Bridges, Roads: Govt officials exploit 172yr-old law, avoid tolls

Taking the benefit of a 172-year-old law, thousands of vehicles carrying government officials are not paying tolls on roads and bridges under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), costing the state a huge amount of revenue.
23 June 2023, 01:30 AM

Metro Rail: PM to open service up to Motijheel in October

The metro rail route from Agargaon to Motijheel will be opened to public in October this year, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.
18 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Eid journey: Measures taken for 24 congestion-prone points

The law enforcement agencies will take special measures at 24 traffic jam-prone points across the country to ensure hassle-free journey for the home-bound people during the Eid-ul-Azha
18 June 2023, 17:19 PM

Eid-ul-Azha: '30 lakh to leave greater Dhaka by waterways'

Though the number of passengers heading to greater Barishal has reduced, around 30 lakh people from Dhaka and surrounding districts will leave for the coastal districts by waterways during the upcoming Eid.
18 June 2023, 11:43 AM

Metro rail: PM to open Agargaon-Motijheel section in October

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel section of metro rail in October this year, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today
18 June 2023, 06:52 AM

We can have our own visa policy: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said Bangladesh is not concerned about the new US visa policy.
17 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Eid Journey: Those bound for north may face hassle

Expansion work on highways, short holidays, and roadside cattle markets are likely to cause sufferings to north-bound Eid holidaymakers.
14 June 2023, 02:00 AM

BCC Polls: 85 motorcycles seized for violating ban

Over 85 motorcycles have been seized from various locations for violating a police ban imposed on the movement of the vehicles ahead of tomorrow’s Barishal City Corporation elections
11 June 2023, 13:54 PM

Padma Bridge Rail: Jashore, Dhaka to get linked by June 2024

The rail link between Jashore and Dhaka via the Padma Bridge will be completed by June next year, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said yesterday.
10 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Tailback on Bangabandhu Bridge east link road 3 days in a row

A 13-kilometre tailback was seen on the Bangabandhu Bridge east link road in Tangail today, just like the last two days, causing immense suffering to passengers and transport workers
10 June 2023, 17:08 PM

Unfit buses rule city streets

More than one in five buses of private operators running in the capital have no valid fitness certificates.
9 June 2023, 01:00 AM

Mango special train service starts

The “Mango Special Train”, loaded with the seasonal delicacies, started its service yesterday.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Roads now worse than a year ago

The roads that have been in “poor, bad or very bad” conditions got worse over the last one year, dealing a setback to the Roads and Highways Department.
7 June 2023, 01:20 AM