Transport

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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.

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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

3d 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

Kalurghat Bridge reopens after completion of repair works

According to the RHD, around 22,000-25,000 commuters cross the bridge every working day

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Panchagarh Express derailment causes nationwide train delay

Rail services across Bangladesh were thrown into disarray after the Panchagarh Express derailed near Kamalapur Railway Station early today

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Belta Canal: People suffer for lack of a bridge

Around 30,000 residents of Jashore’s Sharsha and Jhikargachha upazilas have long been suffering with their commute due to the lack of a concrete bridge on the Belta canal in Dihi union under Sharsha

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Waterlogging in airport area: Railway filling up waterbody makes things worse

People of many areas across the country are dealing with waterlogging and those in the capital’s Airport area are no exceptions.

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DMP's 15-day Traffic Week starts to raise public awareness

Traffic Week 2024 started from today and will be observed until November 4 in order to raise public awareness, improve traffic management, and restore order on the roads in the capital.

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Transport of cargo halted in Ctg port as prime mover drivers begin 48hr strike

Transportation of export-import cargo to and from Chattogram Port has been halted since this morning due to a 48-hour strike enforced by prime mover drivers and helpers

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Human chain at Joydebpur junction: Dhaka-M'singh train services halted for 2 hours

General students and commuters formed a human chain at Joydebpur junction in Gazipur for two hours this morning to press home their 10-point demand

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BR to run special Dhaka-Cox's Bazar trains from Oct 23-27

Bangladesh Railway (BR) will operate special trains on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route for five days from October 23 to 27 to meet the increasing demand from passengers, especially tourists

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Mirpur-10 metro station reopens

Mirpur-10 metro station resumed operations this morning, almost three months after it was vandalised and consequently shut down in July

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