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.

1d 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

2d 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

DSCC promises improvement in road conditions by Nov

Aiming to ensure smooth roads from next month, most of the repair works of different potholes and unfit roads under the jurisdiction of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have already been completed and the rest will be done by the end of October

2m ago

Elevated expressway: Filling up part of Hatirjheel raises waterlogging risk

If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.

2m ago

Chougachha-Jhikargachha road needs urgent repairs near Khalshi Bazar in Jashore

Incessant rains in recent time eroded a portion of Chougachha-Jhikargachha road next to the bridge in Khalshi Bazar area of Jashore’s Chougachha upazila.

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Social awareness needed for traffic order: Asif Mahmud

Youth and Sports Affairs Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today stressed the need for building social awareness to restore order on the streets

2m ago

Govt again moves to remove outdated vehicles from roads

Environment ministry writes to BRTA to take action against 20-25yr old buses, trucks

2m ago

Sufferings as 25-km-long tailback forms on Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway

A long tailback was created on the highway between Tangail and Bangabandhu bridge, causing severe hardship for passengers and transport workers today

2m ago

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail services resume after more than eight hours

Rail communication on Dhaka-Mymensingh route resumed today eight and a half an hours after its suspension following the derailment of a train in Gafargaon of Mymensingh.

2m ago

Train derailment disrupts Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link

Rail communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh has been disrupted since last night following the derailment of a train in Gafargaon of Mymensingh

2m ago

RMG workers' demo: Traffic normal on Dhaka-M'singh highway after 11 hours

Traffic movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway returned to normal 11 hours after RMG workers blocked the highway this morning, demanding payment of unpaid wages

2m ago

Dhaka-Jashore rail route via Padma Bridge to be ready by Nov: officials

The Dhaka-Jashore rail line via Padma Bridge is expected to be ready for operations by late November, said Bangladesh Railway officials..The development came as the government inspector of Bangladesh Railway (GIBR) completed a two-day inspection of the line from Bhanga to Jashore today.<

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