Joy, festivities all around

The people of the country’s southern districts are elated over the inauguration of the Padma Bridge today.
24 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge: A leap for Asian connectivity

This is a dream bridge which will not only establish the long-awaited direct road and rail communications between the capital and south-western parts of Bangladesh but also contribute to greater connectivity and trade among Asian countries.
24 June 2022, 02:00 AM

Padma Bridge handed over to the govt

The long-cherished Padma Bridge is now ready to be inaugurated as the contractor formally handed over the bridge to the project authorities.  
23 June 2022, 18:00 PM

No new train on Dhaka-Ctg route in 7 years

Although the demand for railway tickets on the Dhaka-Chattogram route has been increasing every year, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) authorities could not add a single passenger train to the country’s most important route in the last seven years.
23 June 2022, 18:00 PM

3km tailback on Dhaka-Aricha highway

A 3-kilometre-long tailback was created on Dhaka-Aricha highway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on the road.
23 June 2022, 15:58 PM

No toll for 18 bridges on Padma Bridge opening day

No toll will be collected from major bridges in the country’s southwestern region on June 25, to facilitate Padma Bridge opening, authorities announced today.
23 June 2022, 10:20 AM

Rail communication with Netrokona restored after 5 days

Train services from Mohanganj in Netrokona to the entire country resumed today after five days as railway bridge damaged by floodwater was repaired.
23 June 2022, 10:11 AM

Padma bridge: It will boost Indo-Bangla connectivity

Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh, said the Padma Bridge will contribute to greater connectivity between Bangladesh and India and in the sub-region supporting the BBIN initiative.
23 June 2022, 05:00 AM

Padma Bridge a symbol of nat’l pride

Describing the Padma Bridge as the symbol of national pride, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said no one can raise questions about the quality of the bridge which opens on Saturday.
22 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BR launches app for buying tickets

Bangladesh Railway (BR) yesterday launched the mobile app “Rail Sheba” to provide online-ticketing services.
22 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Korean company gets charge of collecting tolls on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway

The Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) has been given charge of collecting tolls on the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway-- officially known as Jatir Pita Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Highway.
22 June 2022, 13:52 PM

Eid advance train tickets to be sold from July 1

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets from July 1, ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
22 June 2022, 09:02 AM

Railway launches app to provide online ticketing services

Bangladesh Railway today launched a new mobile app, “Rail Sheba”, for providing online ticketing services.
22 June 2022, 08:57 AM

Nagar Paribahan: 200 buses on 3 new routes from Sept 1

The Bus Route Rationalisation Committee (BRCC) has decided to introduce 200 more buses on three new routes in Dhaka from September 1.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Delayed projects hampering operations’

Due to most of the 3,093-kilometre rail line, including the important corridors, being single line, Bangladesh Railway (BR) cannot increase trains, maintain punctuality and cut travel time.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mohakhali bus terminal to be reconstructed after demolition: LGRD Minister

LGRD Minister Tazul Islam today told the parliament that the Mohakhali Bus Terminal will be reconstructed after demolishing it under the Dhaka Public Transport Improvement Project.
21 June 2022, 13:38 PM

200 Nagar Paribahan buses on 3 new Dhaka routes from Sept 1

The Bus Route Rationalization Committee (BRCC) has decided to introduce 200 more buses on three new routes in Dhaka from September 1.
21 June 2022, 10:59 AM

Ferry with vehicles stuck in Jamuna river

The ferry, Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman, got stuck on a shoal on the Aricha-Kazirhat route, in Jamuna river, of Manikganj last evening.
20 June 2022, 18:22 PM

Padma Bridge: Envoys laud Sheikh Hasina

Three foreign envoys in Dhaka have lauded Bangladesh for constructing the Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BRTC expanding service to 21 new routes in southwest

Under a major expansion plan, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is going to launch its services in 21 new destinations of south-western districts, following the inauguration of Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM