Transport

Transport

Dhaka-Jashore / BR to launch two trains next week

Bangladesh Railway is finally launching commercial operation of trains on Dhaka-Jashore route via the Padma Bridge next week.

18h ago

Spirit of July concert: Vehicles can use expressway without toll for 9 hrs on Dec 21

The authorities concerned took the decision on the occasion of "Spirit of July" concert which will be held at Army Stadium on December 21

1d ago

Single-journey ticket crisis: Metro rail urges passengers to arrive early

The state-run company tonight issued a notice on its verified Facebook in this regard

1d ago

Dhaka rail link restored after 2.5hrs

Workers threaten stronger action if demands unmet

2d ago

Strike halts bus services to and from Rajshahi

The strike follows an alleged assault on six bus workers by three-wheeler drivers

2d ago

Train, BRTC bus services launched on Dhaka-Gazipur route

Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan inaugurated the services today to improve communication between Dhaka and Gazipur

4d ago

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

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.

1w ago

HC moved seeking govt steps to stop protest-caused traffic jams

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to take immediate steps to avoid traffic congestion during protests

4w ago

Dhaka-N'ganj route: Bus fare reduced Tk 5, hartal withdrawn

The half-day hartal called today by Passenger Rights Protection Forum, a Narayanganj-based organisation demanding reduction of bus fare on Dhaka-Narayanganj route, has been withdrawn

1m ago

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

1m ago

Half-day hartal in Narayanganj Sunday

Commuters' platform demands reduction in bus fare on Dhaka-Narayanganj route

1m ago

Train ops on Dhaka-Jashore route via Padma likely from Dec 1

The 169-km line from Dhaka to Jashore will cut short the travel time by a half

1m ago

Bridge this year, full benefits not before 2030

The Bangabandhu Railway Bridge over the Jamuna is set to be inaugurated next month, but people will not get the full benefit of it until at least 2030.

1m ago

All Dhaka buses to run under ‘Nagar Paribahan’

All passenger buses in the capital are scheduled to operate under Dhaka Nagar Paribahan, according to new decision by Bus Route Rationalization Committee (BRCC) yesterday.

1m ago

Probashi Lounge to provide rest, affordable food for expats: Asif Nazrul

Probashi Lounge, which was inaugurated yesterday at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for expatriate workers, will provide a place to rest, affordable food, internet access, and advisory services

1m ago

RMG workers' protest: 10km tailback on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway

The road was obstructed by workers of five factories of T&Z Apparels Limited in Gazipur's city's Basan area in protest of outstanding salaries

1m ago