Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

1d ago

Hope revives as BR resumes studies, designs

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has resumed the feasibility study and detailed design for a chord line from Dhaka to Cumilla via Narayanganj.

5d 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

5d 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.

5d ago

Railway cancels lease of 24 privately-run trains

The railways ministry has cancelled the lease of 24 trains, which are currently being operated by private operators, allegedly for violating conditions of the contracts.

6d ago

RHD issues directives again, but will they be enforced?

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has issued a six-point directive, including removing illegal vehicles and structures from or along the highways to reduce road crashes and congestion.

1w ago

Kalurghat road-rail bridge: Ministry decides to review cost 17 days after approval

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.

1w ago

Dhaka city running short of buses

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.

2w ago
November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Hope revives as BR resumes studies, designs

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has resumed the feasibility study and detailed design for a chord line from Dhaka to Cumilla via Narayanganj.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

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

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

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.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Railway cancels lease of 24 privately-run trains

The railways ministry has cancelled the lease of 24 trains, which are currently being operated by private operators, allegedly for violating conditions of the contracts.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

RHD issues directives again, but will they be enforced?

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has issued a six-point directive, including removing illegal vehicles and structures from or along the highways to reduce road crashes and congestion.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Kalurghat road-rail bridge: Ministry decides to review cost 17 days after approval

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.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

Dhaka city running short of buses

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.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Expansion works delay as 22 schools await relocation

At least 22 government primary schools in six districts will be affected due to the expansion of the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, a project implemented by Roads and Highways Department (RHD).

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

BR plans expansion of services to Khulna, Jashore

Likely to start Dhaka-Jashore trains via Padma Bridge from mid November