Padma Bridge: Foolproof security for inauguration

Amid fears of “subversive activities”, foolproof security measures have been taken for the inaugural ceremony of Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Pvt bus operators to start advance Eid ticket sale from June 24

Private bus operators will start selling advance bus tickets from June 24, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
20 June 2022, 13:11 PM

No toll for 3 bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on Padma Bridge opening day

The authorities will not collect tolls from vehicles for using the three bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on June 25, to avoid traffic congestion at these points.
20 June 2022, 12:28 PM

Ferry services resume on Shimulia-Mongol Majhi ghat route after 7.5 hours

Ferry services on Shimulia- Mongol Majhi Sattar Matbor ghat route resumed this morning (June 20, 2022), after 7.5 hours of suspension due to strong current in the Padma River.
20 June 2022, 06:43 AM

Ferry services on Shimulia, Majhirkandi routes suspended

Ferry operations on the Shimulia and Majhirkandi routes were suspended due to strong currents in the Padma river.
19 June 2022, 18:49 PM

Nat’l highways should be off limits to bikes

Motorcycles should be banned on national highways to reduce the number of accidents, recommended a committee that was formed by the government to probe road crashes.
19 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bus operators expanding services in southwest

Bus operators -- both private and state-run -- are going to expand their services in the south-western region, following the inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Ferry, ship fares now go up

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation has increased the fare for its passenger ships and ferry services by 20 percent effective from Sunday.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Metro rail can save Tk 3,500cr every year

The country’s first metro rail, once launched, will save around Tk 3,500 crore annually in terms of travel time and vehicle operation costs, metro rail authorities said.
16 June 2022, 03:00 AM

2,100km roads in need of repair

Although the Roads and Highways Department continued to improve its roads across the country, around 2,100km -- 10.36 percent of all surveyed roads -- are still in “poor, bad or very bad” condition, says an RHD survey.
15 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Physical work of Bangladesh’s 1st subway to start within this Sept

Physical work of Bangladesh’s first underground metro rail will start within September this year.
15 June 2022, 08:39 AM

Faridpur bus terminal: A nightmare for passengers

Faridpur Municipal Bus Terminal has turned out to be a nightmare for both the passengers and transport workers due to lack of renovation works for a long time. A little to moderate rains flood the entire bus terminal causing immense sufferings.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM

205 LED light posts illuminate Padma Bridge with Palli Bidyut connection

The Padma Bridge was illuminated with 205 light posts for three hours after those were connected to the Munshiganj Palli Bidyut Samity today (June 13, 2022).
13 June 2022, 16:44 PM

Padma bridge inauguration: Govt to invite Khaleda, Yunus, WB president

As the Padma Bridge is being prepared for opening, the government is set to invite BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and World Bank President David R Malpass, among others, at the inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh- India bus service resumes today

After remaining suspended for over two years due to the pandemic, the bus service between Bangladesh and India will resume today.
9 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bus fare on 13 southwestern routes to go up once Padma Bridge opens: BRTA

Bus fares on 13 southwestern routes will be increased to adjust the toll on Padma Bridge, said a Bangladesh Road Transport Authority circular yesterday (June 8, 2022).
8 June 2022, 20:05 PM

Commuters suffer for procession in rush hours

Ruling Awami League’s procession during rush hour yesterday led to traffic gridlock in the capital and caused hardship for city dwellers amid the scorching heat.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge will be open to traffic June 26

The Padma Bridge will be opened to traffic on June 26, a day after its inauguration.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Using padma bridge: Bus fares rise on 13 routes in southwest

The authorities have increased the bus fares on 13 routes of south-western districts, which will come into force on June 26, a day after the inauguration of the Padma Bridge.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

296 lights of Padma Bridge successfully lit for trial run

Lights on at least 296 lampposts of the Padma Bridge have been successfully lit over the course of the last four days for a trial run.
8 June 2022, 16:55 PM