Transport
Metro, railway tussle over yard at Kamalapur
The metro rail authorities have planned to construct a stable yard near the Kamalapur station, but the Bangladesh Railway argues it conflicts with a plan previously agreed upon by the two parties.
Faridpur-Magura: BR to extend rail line to Jhenaidah
Bangladesh Railway is planning to extend the under-construction Faridpur-Magura rail line to Jhenaidah to connect it with the existing rail network.
Faridpur-Magura: BR to extend rail line to Jhenaidah
Bangladesh Railway is planning to extend the under-construction Faridpur-Magura rail line to Jhenaidah to connect it with the existing rail network
Illegal rickshaws rule Dhaka streets
The rising number of illegal rickshaws remains one of the major reasons for the capital’s traffic getting worse.
‘No Helmet, No Fuel' goes nationwide
The police headquarters has directed all field-level police officers to implement the “No Helmet, No Fuel” policy to prevent road accidents
Cargo transport workers call 36-hr strike in Ctg from May 19
Workers of goods-laden transport vehicles today called for a 36-hour strike in Chattogram city and adjoining five districts from May 19 to press home their several demands, including the construction of designated terminals
Elevated expressway: SC issues status quo on share transfer
The Supreme Court today issued status quo on transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited in Dhaka Elevated Expressway till May 30
Battery-run rickshaws must be stopped
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday asked the authorities concerned to take steps to stop the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the streets of the capital.
Schedule of trains bound for western districts, Mymensingh disrupted
Schedule of trains bound for the country's western destinations has almost collapsed today following yesterday's collision, causing immense sufferings to the passengers
Dhaka-Jashore rail line to be inaugurated within 2 months: minister
Inaugurates two commuter trains on the Dhaka-Bhanga and Bhanga-Rajbari routes
NCPSRR urges Bangladesh Railway to maintain current ticket prices
The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads, and Railways (NCPSRR), a prominent civil society group, has vehemently opposed Bangladesh Railway's decision to eliminate fare discounts starting May 4, which will lead to a significant increase in train fares by 20 to 30 percent for journeys exceeding 100km
Don’t allow unfit vehicles on roads
Amid rising road crashes, the Police Headquarters has instructed all its field-level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearances to operate.
Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening
The Padma Bridge has collected Tk 1,500 crore in tolls since its inauguration on June 25, 2022.
Transport strike in Ctg called off after 12hrs
Port city dwellers suffer all day amid heatwave
Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening
Over 1.12 crore vehicles crossed the bridge so far
Transport strike in Ctg: Passengers suffer amid heatwave
Sidratul Muntaha, a student, went to the port city's Natunpara bus stand area this morning in order to catch a bus to Chawkbazar, where she was scheduled to attend class at a coaching centre
Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat
As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
48-hour transport strike in Ctg
Transports owners and workers yesterday called a 48-hour strike across Chattogram from today to press home their four-point demand.
