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 Khulna-Satkhira Highway, renovated at a cost of Tk 160 crore in 2020, has deteriorated significantly within four years. Some stretches of the road now appear like uneven railway tracks
During the closure, traffic from Jahangir Gate to Kakoli will be diverted to underneath the flyover
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.
Ferry service on the route was halted around 11:00pm on Friday as the Jamuna river at the Aricha point became unnavigable
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.
Registration and re-issuance of MRT pass will remain suspended till November 7 "for updating and integrating data, and improving safety"
Likely to start Dhaka-Jashore trains via Padma Bridge from mid November
Flight operations have been extended until 10:00pm at Cox’s Bazar Airport from Sunday.
Another employee transferred
A dilapidated stretch of merely 300 metres on Jashore-Benapole highway has turned into a death trap for commuters.
