Govt plans comprehensive road safety law by Dec 2027
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Reaction / ‘Pink Bus’ can carry more than just passengers
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18 August 2026 Transport
AI-powered fine system will help curb highway extortion: Home minister
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18 August 2026 Transport
Women only ‘Pink Bus’ service launched
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18 August 2026 Transport
BRTC to roll out pink buses, operated by women for women
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16 August 2026 Transport
Automated traffic signal system debuts at Dhaka's Shahbagh
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13 August 2026 Transport
New commuter train service launched on Dhaka-Gopalganj route
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10 August 2026 Transport

Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway: No mention of its official name yet

Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway was named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on February 19, 2019, by road transport and bridges ministry.
1 June 2022

Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway: Project cost to rise by Tk 651cr

The cost for Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project is going to rise Tk 651.72 crore, as the Chinese government has reduced its financing for the mega project.
1 June 2022

Mitali Express, 3rd Bangladesh-India passenger train, flagged off

Mitali Express, the third passenger train between Bangladesh and India, has been flagged off today.
1 June 2022

Rail transit for India thru’ Bangladesh: Railways of 2 countries to work on one route

 After a proposal from Indian Railways (IR), Dhaka and New Delhi have agreed to work out the details of the possibility of India using rail transit through Bangladesh.
1 June 2022

Bangladesh-India Mitali Express to begin maiden journey tomorrow

Mitali Express, the third passenger train to be operated between India and Bangladesh, is set to start its maiden journey tomorrow morning.
31 May 2022

Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway: Higher toll proposed, collection from July 1

Even before implementing the toll rate previously fixed for Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway, the government is planning to increase it, a move that will push up transport costs.
30 May 2022

A political stunt?

Barishal City Corporation (BCC) is set to allow easy-bikes on the streets of Barishal city. The decision came after the High Court’s recent withdrawal of the ban on battery-run three-wheelers.
30 May 2022

Train services between India, Bangladesh resume

Train services between Bangladesh and India resumed yesterday after remaining suspended for over two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
29 May 2022

It’s official, it’s Padma Bridge

The bridge over the Padma river, the country’s longest, will be named “Padma Bridge”.
29 May 2022

Bangladesh-India train service resumes after over 2 years

Train service between Bangladesh and India is resuming today after operations remained suspended for over two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
29 May 2022

Ferry shortage, strong currents in Padma hamper commute on Paturia-Daulatdia route

Ferry service on Paturia-Daulatdia route in Manikganj has been hampered due to shortage of ferries and strong current in the Padma river.
28 May 2022

Transport owners’ conflict halts bus services in Kuakata, several other routes

Thousands of commuters have been suffering as bus services on some regional roads, including tourist spot Kuakata, remain suspended for the last four days due to the conflict between the bus owners of Patuakhali and Barguna districts.
28 May 2022

Train movement resumes 11hrs after derailment at Gazipur's Kaliakoir

Rail communications of Dhaka with the country's northern part and Khulna were restored 11 hours after derailment of a train at Gazipur's Kaliakoir upazila last night. 
28 May 2022

Roads being constructed at border with India, Myanmar: Home Minister

The government is constructing border-roads, which will be completed soon, to stop criminal activities in remote bordering areas, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said today.
27 May 2022

Ctg-Dhaka-Sylhet rail link restored 1.5 hr after oil tanker train derails in Cumilla

Train communication among Chattogram, Dhaka, and Sylhet routes were restored one-and-a-half hours after a Sylhet-bound oil tanker from Chattogram derailed at Cumilla Rail Station’s outer track.
26 May 2022

New rail line to link Manikganj to Dhaka

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has taken a move to bring Manikganj under the railway network.
26 May 2022

Dhaka-Ashulia elevated expressway: Time, cost gallop even before work starts

Work for the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project is yet to formally start but the deadline for the mega project is to expire in just over a month.
26 May 2022

Padma Bridge opening on June 25: Countdown to dream come true

Speculation over when the Padma bridge would open has come to an end, and the countdown to the long-awaited day that the country’s longest bridge will be open to traffic has begun.  
24 May 2022

Indo-Bangla passenger train: Services to resume May 29

Passenger train services between Bangladesh and India will resume on May 29 after a long break of more than two years due to the Covid pandemic.
23 May 2022

5 transferred over black-marketing of train tickets

Five railway officials in Khulna have been transferred over allegations of selling tickets on the black market.
20 May 2022