Sayedabad sees rush of homebound passengers

According to passengers, the rush remains visible at the bus terminal as those who were unable to leave Dhaka before the festival due to urgent needs or lack of leaves were seen making their way home today
1 April 2025, 12:33 PM

No metro rail on Eid day

Metro rail service will be suspended only on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL) announced yesterday.
29 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Sylhet highway: Tk 17,000cr project falls short on road safety

Road safety and speed will remain compromised on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway even after the completion of its ongoing Tk 17,000 crore expansion, a recent audit report warns.
28 March 2025, 18:45 PM

Smooth movement of vehicles despite increasing pressure on Jamuna Bridge

Due to necessary initiatives taken ahead of the Eid, there is no problem during the journey this year, police said.
28 March 2025, 09:29 AM

Increased traffic pressure on Tongi-Chandana road, no severe jam yet

The Dhaka-Mymensingh highway is experiencing increased traffic pressure as the nine-day extended holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr commences today
28 March 2025, 06:32 AM

Syndicate extorts Tk 832cr from Eid travellers

A transport syndicate has extorted Tk 832.30 crore from over 1.5 crore Eid travellers as "tips", forcing them to pay exorbitant extra fares, according to a report by the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

BR launches two commuter trains

Bangladesh Railway (BR) yesterday introduced a pair of commuter trains on the Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab Bazar route to improve connectivity between Dhaka and its neighbouring districts.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM

BRTA fines 9 private bus operators for overcharging, irregularities

Mobile court drives were conducted in several terminals of Dhaka
26 March 2025, 14:22 PM

Barla massacre, a memory still painful but yet to be recognised

Even after 54 years of independence, the brutal massacre of December 13, 1971 still haunts the remote village of Barla in Kendua upazila, Netrokona
26 March 2025, 11:48 AM

AC bus operators: Overcharging rampant ahead of Eid

Jannatul Ferdous usually travels to her village in Gaibandha in Al Hamra Paribahan from Dhaka. The AC bus operator charges Tk 1,200 per ticket.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Biman pilot Capt Mahbub reinstated 4 years after dismissal

The former president of the Bangladesh Airlines Pilots' Association (BAPA) was dismissed from his job in 2021 without an explanation
24 March 2025, 14:13 PM

Thousands start leaving Dhaka by train to celebrate Eid

Thousands of people started to leave Dhaka by trains today to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in their village homes
24 March 2025, 07:21 AM

Chattogram-Sandwip ferry service inaugurated

The launch marks the country’s first-ever ferry journey via a sea route
24 March 2025, 06:01 AM

Ferry service on Chattogram-Sandwip route to be inaugurated tomorrow

The maiden ferry service on the Chattogram-Sandwip route is set to launch tomorrow, ending a long wait for four lakh people living on the isolated island.
23 March 2025, 14:17 PM

Eid travel thru Jamuna Bridge: Authorities gear up to prevent hassles

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the authorities concerned have taken measures to ensure a seamless Eid journey for holidaymakers travelling to the northern districts via the Jamuna Bridge on the Dhaka-Tangail highway.
21 March 2025, 21:59 PM

Newly constructed LGED road in Bauphal collapses a day after completion

The Bogra to Bahechar GC road was carpeted on Sunday, but by Monday, multiple sections had caved in and others collapse
21 March 2025, 06:21 AM

Dinajpur-Gobindganj highway rundown again 4yrs after Tk 882cr renovation

The Dinajpur-Gobindganj regional highway, a vital road communication link, has become dilapidated and risky for vehicular movement within just four years after it was renovated and widened by the Roads and Highways Department at a cost of Tk 882 crore
20 March 2025, 13:37 PM

Sudden bus strike causes passenger sufferings in Bogura

The strike began around 10:30am today causing immense sufferings to the commuters
19 March 2025, 06:05 AM

Highway Police identifies 1,443 robbers involved in highway crimes

A total of 340 operation teams are active across 3,900 km of national highways to ensure safe Eid travel
17 March 2025, 15:49 PM

DMP announces road diversions to tackle Ramadan traffic

The diversion on those roads will be enforced from time to time, considering the traffic pressure
17 March 2025, 15:15 PM