Smaller rise in traffic through Bangabandhu Bridge
The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.
Since the launch of Padma Bridge, air traffic has plummeted on the Dhaka-Jashore and Dhaka-Barishal routes
The long-awaited Dhaka-Bhanga rail line via Padma Bridge is set to open tomorrow, giving a big boost to the country’s railway connectivity.
The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is expected to arrive in Bangladesh on August 7, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) having chalked out plans for the exhibition of the iconic piece of silverware during its three-day visit to the country.
The improved transport network has now reduced the hauling time of vehicles and enhanced economic activity, boosting the national GDP, according to one estimate, to roughly one percent annually.
Among the local communities, the general perception is that PMB has earned them a sense of pride, a distinct identity other than of course promoting connectivity.
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Although a single toll counter was allocated for motorcycles, toll is now collected through the first two lanes due to the pressure of bikes since morning
The ban on sales of Grameenphone SIMs was finally lifted last night, six months after its imposition.
Bangladesh economy was all set at the beginning of 2022 to get its growth momentum back after recovering from the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic. But, the start of the Ukraine war in February slowed the country’s joy run significantly, making it an eventful year to remember. Let’s see how 2022 was for Bangladesh.
Here was a river that was larger than life, larger than anything I had encountered before. Flowing gloriously and indifferently, the river presented a mythic scale against which I felt terribly puny.
The proposed Bhanga-Jashore-Benapole Highway development project will be setting an example of how poor planning and uncertainty over funding can escalate the implementation costs sharply.
Kolkata-based architect Gita Balakrishnan reached Benapole border in Bangladesh today four days after she started her journey to Dhaka to enhance harmony between India and Bangladesh.
Mizanur Rahman, popularly known as Mia Bhai, is the owner of a private company called Infinity Maritime.
If you travel through the canals of southern Barishal, particularly those in the Pirojpur and Jhalkathi districts, you will see hog plum fields on either side with trawlers and trucks filled with the fruit passing alongside.
Improving road and railway connectivity is crucial for reaping the benefits of Padma Bridge.
Bangladesh Railway is not considering to hike train fare for now, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said today.
Installation of rail track on the lower deck of Padma Bridge started today, giving a big boost to the Dhaka-Jashore rail project.