Bangladesh Railway is finally launching commercial operation of trains on Dhaka-Jashore route via the Padma Bridge next week.
The authorities concerned took the decision on the occasion of "Spirit of July" concert which will be held at Army Stadium on December 21
The state-run company tonight issued a notice on its verified Facebook in this regard
The strike follows an alleged assault on six bus workers by three-wheeler drivers
Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan inaugurated the services today to improve communication between Dhaka and Gazipur
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.
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.
The strike was called as the administration relocated the terminal from near the land port
Train services on the Dhaka-Benapole route via the Padma Bridge will start on December 2.
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
Toll collection from vehicles using nine bridges under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) remains suspended since the political changeover on August 5.
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.
Rail communication has been restored as of 4:05pm
The primary road from Shaheed Jahangir Gate to Staff Road will have limited access from 7:00am to 11:00am and 12:00pm to 7:00pm
A freight train which derailed in Brahmanbaria has been removed from the rail lines, resuming rail services on the Dhaka-Chattogram-Sylhet route eight hours after the accident
Movement on the tracks remained suspended till the filing of this report around 2:10pm
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.
