Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

BRT service: Finally begins on Dec 16 but with 5-yr-old BRTC buses

Failing to procure specialised buses for launching dedicated bus service on Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, the authorities are now introducing BRTC buses on the route, a deviation from the original plan.

1w ago

Project cost to shoot up by 80pc

The cost of the Joydebpur-Ishwardi rail line expansion project may increase to Tk 26,000 crore, over 80 percent higher than the original estimate, mainly due to long delay in starting work after China decided not to fund the project.

1w ago

Fears grow for more disruptions in train services

Key meeting between railways authorities, protesting staffers fail to take place

2w ago

Nine bridges in six districts: No one paying any tolls since August 5

Toll collection from vehicles using nine bridges under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) remains suspended since the political changeover on August 5.

3w ago

Govt to amend Metro Rail Act

The government is going to amend the Metro Rail Act-2015 to incorporate several sections, including amendments to facilitate the construction of underground metro rail, which is now ongoing.

4w ago

Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects

The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.

4w ago

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

1m ago

Hope revives as BR resumes studies, designs

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has resumed the feasibility study and detailed design for a chord line from Dhaka to Cumilla via Narayanganj.

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November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Railway cancels lease of 24 privately-run trains

The railways ministry has cancelled the lease of 24 trains, which are currently being operated by private operators, allegedly for violating conditions of the contracts.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

RHD issues directives again, but will they be enforced?

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has issued a six-point directive, including removing illegal vehicles and structures from or along the highways to reduce road crashes and congestion.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Kalurghat road-rail bridge: Ministry decides to review cost 17 days after approval

The railways ministry has decided to review the cost of the Kalurghat road-rail bridge project, 17 days after the interim government approved the Tk 1,156.77 crore project.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

Dhaka city running short of buses

Dhaka city is experiencing a significant shortage of buses and minibuses, the primary modes of public transport in the capital, causing daily hardship to commuters.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Expansion works delay as 22 schools await relocation

At least 22 government primary schools in six districts will be affected due to the expansion of the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, a project implemented by Roads and Highways Department (RHD).

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

BR plans expansion of services to Khulna, Jashore

Likely to start Dhaka-Jashore trains via Padma Bridge from mid November

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Govt to phase out outdated vehicles

The government is going to take measures to remove outdated vehicles from Dhaka city, aiming to reduce air pollution.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Deaths in crashes rising as roads remain unsafe

As of September this year, road crashes and fatalities have seen a year-on-year increase of more than 10 percent, according to government data.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Mirpur-10 metro station likely to reopen by mid-October

Most of the damaged equipment have already been replaced with equipment from two other relatively less-used stations

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

ADB-funded projects face fresh hurdles

Many ongoing development projects, funded by the Asian Development Bank, is facing additional implementation challenges due to the current political climate and changes in the government, a document says.