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Transport

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.

3d ago

Joydebpur-Ishwardi double line / 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.

4d ago

AC bus service: Elevated Expressway route to open tomorrow

Key stops at Gulistan, Shahbagh, Farmgate, Airport, College Gate, Board Bazar, Bhogra, and Shibbari

6d ago

Fears grow for more disruptions in train services

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

6d ago

Benapole long-route bus strike called off after six days

Long-route bus service from Benapole resumed this afternoon six days after the transport owners and workers enforced an indefinite strike demanding permission to use the Benapole port terminal. .The strike was called off after the shipping authorities accepted demands of the Transport Owne

1w ago

Trial run conducted on Bangabandhu Railway Bridge

The first trial runs of trains on the newly built Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River were conducted successfully yesterday.

2w ago

Tilted building poses threat to travellers

A four-story building, located at the Gutudia intersection on Khulna-Satkhira regional highway, is on the verge of collapse, posing an imminent risk of accidents

2w ago

Trial train run conducted on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge

The bridge is expected to open for formal operations in January 2025, although signaling systems will be fully completed by March 2025, he said.

2w ago

Don’t use horn at residential areas, edu institutions: DMP

It also asked motorbikers to avoid carrying multiple pillions and reinforced the use of helmets

2w ago

Govt to appeal against HC order over plying of battery-run rickshaws

The government will appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order that restricted the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the city streets within three days

2w ago

Dhaka-Khulna rail route: Final test run via Padma Bridge completed

The Dhaka-Khulna direct train service via the Padma Bridge is set to launch soon, as the final test run successfully reached Khulna at 1:10pm today

2w ago

Lichutala Bridge: Collapsed connecting road makes commute risky

The Lichutala Bridge in East Barandipara area of Jashore Municipality is used by hundreds of people daily for their commute between Barandipara and Jhumjhumpur area of Fatehpur union

2w ago

Benapole bus strike: Commuters suffer as service remains suspended for 2nd day

The strike was called as the administration relocated the terminal from near the land port

2w ago

Dhaka-Benapole train service via Padma Bridge from Dec 2

Train services on the Dhaka-Benapole route via the Padma Bridge will start on December 2.

2w ago

APBn at odds with aviation force over security duties

A conflict has emerged between the Aviation Security Force (AVSEC) and the Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn) over security responsibilities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). APBn claims that AVSEC took control of their office on October 28, hindering their ability to perform duties effectively

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.

2w ago

Protest over ban: Electric rickshaw drivers stop traffic, trains in city

Hundreds of battery-run rickshaw drivers yesterday blocked roads and rail lines in Dhaka, including at Mohakhali, Agargaon and Mirpur-10, bringing traffic to a halt for more than five hours.

2w ago

Battery-run rickshaw drivers block roads, rail lines at various points in Dhaka

Rail communication has been restored as of 4:05pm

2w ago