Dedicated company to operate, maintain Padma Bridge

The government is going to form a dedicated company for operation and maintenance of Padma Bridge, which is expected to be opened next month.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Company run trains: It’s costing BR dearly

For every kilometre an individual travelled by train operated by private firms, the Bangladesh Railway spent Tk 2.43 and earned Tk 0.62, incurring a loss of Tk 1.81, according to the last three years’ data presented before the parliamentary body on railways ministry.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Cost of train operation by pvt company per passenger Tk 2.43 per km, income 62 paisa   

In the last three years, the cost of train operation by a private company per passenger has been Tk 2.43 per km while the income was 62 paisa.
10 May 2022, 12:21 PM

Fining railways minister’s relatives: TTE Shafiqul returns to work after suspension withdrawn

A travelling ticket examiner (TTE), who was suspended for fining three passengers while travelling without tickets after introducing themselves as the relatives of the railways minister, returned to his workplace today after the suspension order was withdrawn.
9 May 2022, 13:40 PM

Rail reinstates ticket examiner amid outrage

Bangladesh Railway yesterday reinstated the job of the TTE who fined three individuals travelling on a train without tickets and claiming to be the railways minister’s relatives.
8 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Jatri Kalyan Samity seeks railways minister’s resignation

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare platform, today sought resignation of Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan for lodging complaint through his wife against travelling ticket examiner (TTE) Shafiqul Islam who fined three individuals travelling without tickets.
8 May 2022, 15:00 PM

Deaths on roads on the rise for lack of effective steps

Voicing deep concerns over the loss of lives in road accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader yesterday said no effective steps have been taken to reduce road crashes.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Journey back not as smooth

Thousands of people returning to Dhaka after the Eid holidays suffered immensely at ferry terminals on the Padma over the last two days.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Hundreds of thousands Eid holidaymakers still returning via Paturia ferry ghat

After celebrating Eid with their relatives, people from 21 districts of the southern and western parts of the country are returning to work via the Paturia-Daulatdia waterway.
7 May 2022, 13:00 PM

Journey back to city: Huge rush at ferry terminals

With the Eid holidays ending, a large number of people returned to the capital yesterday after celebrating the festival with near and dear ones in their village homes.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Rail projects derailed: 14 likely to miss deadline

The Bangladesh Railway will likely miss completion deadlines for 14 of the 20 projects scheduled to end this fiscal year.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Payra Bridge: 10 injured as MP’s relatives clash with toll plaza staffers

At least 10 peoplewere injured as Payra Bridge toll collectors and a local lawmaker’s relatives clashed at the toll plaza in Patuakhali on Thursday.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge to open next month

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the much-awaited Padma Bridge will be inaugurated in June.
5 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Decision to cancel China’s funding for railway project may 'damage relations', ERD warns

The finance ministry’s Economic Relations Division (ERD) has warned the railways ministry that a “unilateral” decision to cancel China’s funding for a Bangladesh Railway (BR) project may deteriorate bilateral relations between the two countries.
5 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge will open to traffic next month: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the much-awaited Padma Bridge would be inaugurated in June.
5 May 2022, 17:22 PM

Use Daulatdia ferry route to return to Dhaka: State Minister urges Eid holidaymakers

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today (May 5, 2022) requested the Dhaka-bound passengers to use the Daulatdia route to cross the Padma river as a small number of ferries are operating at Shimulia.
5 May 2022, 14:14 PM

Eid holiday: Passengers reached destinations on time, comfortably, says Railway minister

The Minister of Railways Nurul Islam has expressed satisfaction over the fact that passengers could reach their destination on time and comfortably as they did not suffer during this year's Eid journey.
2 May 2022, 13:15 PM

Eid journey home: Hassle-free, so far

Fearing possible gridlock on highways, Rashidul Hasan had decided to travel to Khulna alone to be with his ailing father this Eid. He thought leaving his wife and children in the capital would be the right decision.
30 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Launch services suspended on Munshiganj routes fearing nor'wester

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspended operations of 85 launches on the Shimulia-Majhikandi, Madaripur-Banglabazar and Sharaitpur-Majhikandi river routes this evening fearing possible nor'wester on the Padma river.
30 April 2022, 15:21 PM

Jamuna bridge sets new record in toll collection this Eid

The Bangabadhu Bridge, better known as Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge, has achieved a new record in collecting tolls from vehicles in 24 hours till 6:00am today (April 30, 2022).
30 April 2022, 13:04 PM