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.

15h 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

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

2d 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

AC bus service: Elevated Expressway route to open tomorrow

Key stops at Gulistan, Shahbagh, Farmgate, Airport, College Gate, Board Bazar, Bhogra, and Shibbari

1w ago

Fears grow for more disruptions in train services

Key meeting between railways authorities, protesting staffers fail to take place

2w ago

Benapole long-route bus strike called off after six days

Long-route bus service from Benapole resumed this afternoon six days after the transport owners and workers enforced an indefinite strike demanding permission to use the Benapole port terminal. .The strike was called off after the shipping authorities accepted demands of the Transport Owne

2w ago

Trial run conducted on Bangabandhu Railway Bridge

The first trial runs of trains on the newly built Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River were conducted successfully yesterday.

3w ago

Tilted building poses threat to travellers

A four-story building, located at the Gutudia intersection on Khulna-Satkhira regional highway, is on the verge of collapse, posing an imminent risk of accidents

3w ago

Trial train run conducted on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge

The bridge is expected to open for formal operations in January 2025, although signaling systems will be fully completed by March 2025, he said.

3w ago

Don’t use horn at residential areas, edu institutions: DMP

It also asked motorbikers to avoid carrying multiple pillions and reinforced the use of helmets

3w ago

Govt to appeal against HC order over plying of battery-run rickshaws

The government will appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order that restricted the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the city streets within three days

3w ago

Dhaka-Khulna rail route: Final test run via Padma Bridge completed

The Dhaka-Khulna direct train service via the Padma Bridge is set to launch soon, as the final test run successfully reached Khulna at 1:10pm today

3w ago

Lichutala Bridge: Collapsed connecting road makes commute risky

The Lichutala Bridge in East Barandipara area of Jashore Municipality is used by hundreds of people daily for their commute between Barandipara and Jhumjhumpur area of Fatehpur union

3w ago