US-Israel war on Iran: Govt moves to ensure power for hospitals
12 March 2026, 02:26 AM
The health ministry has taken a series of initiatives to ensure uninterrupted medical services and safeguard the supply of medicines and vaccines amid concerns over power supply triggered by the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran.
12 March 2026, 02:26 AM
World Kidney Day: When dialysis means distress
11 March 2026, 02:29 AM
92% of families with kidney patients face financial struggles; cases rising every year
11 March 2026, 02:29 AM
Survival odds grim for victims of gas fires
7 March 2026, 03:06 AM
Doctors say inhalation injury, higher burn percentages reduce survival chances
7 March 2026, 03:06 AM
e-Health Card: What is it and how will it benefit you?
4 March 2026, 21:48 PM
All medical records will be stored permanently on the card
4 March 2026, 21:48 PM
Contraceptive shortage turns alarming
28 February 2026, 01:52 AM
An acute shortage of contraceptives has hit the country as more than one-third of the 487 upazilas have run out of all types of government-supplied contraceptives, raising fears of a spike in unwanted or unplanned pregnancies.
28 February 2026, 01:52 AM
Surge in mosquitos: Health ministry to test insecticide effectiveness
25 February 2026, 02:59 AM
Amid a surge in mosquitoes over the past month, the health ministry has initiated a move to check whether the insecticide used to kill mosquitoes is effective.
25 February 2026, 02:59 AM
Amid mosquito surge, health ministry to test insecticide effectiveness
24 February 2026, 21:33 PM
Heath minister and state minister to inspect Dhaka city corporation storage facilities
24 February 2026, 21:33 PM
No new vehicle registration without scrapping old one
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
No one will be allowed to register a new or used motor vehicle without scrapping a vehicle that has exceeded its economic life, according to a new government guideline.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangabandhu Bridge set for largest maintenance since opening
Bangabandhu Bridge, the second largest bridge in the country, will later this year undergo the biggest maintenance work since its opening 26 years ago.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Mongla port set to be connected by rail on June 1
Mongla, the country’s second largest sea port, is going to be linked to the railway network on June 1 with the launch of a commuter train on Khulna-Benapole-Mongla route.
29 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Feasibility study for MRT Line-4 begins in June
The metro rail authority will start the feasibility study for Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-4 next month, which is supposed to link Dhaka with Narayanganj’s Madanpur.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar: RHD to turn 10km road into 4-lane
With the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar expected to revolutionise the country’s trade, the roads authority is planning to make its connectivity smoother with the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway and the Chattogram Sea Port.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
2 MRT lines may miss deadline
The metro rail authorities are likely to miss the 2030 deadline for completing two of the six planned metro lines in Dhaka as they have not yet started carrying out feasibility studies for the two lines.
24 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt mulling taxi service revival
The government is thinking about reviving taxi service, which is almost non-existent in Dhaka and other major cities.
19 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Metro, railway tussle over yard at Kamalapur
The metro rail authorities have planned to construct a stable yard near the Kamalapur station, but the Bangladesh Railway argues it conflicts with a plan previously agreed upon by the two parties.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka-Sylhet-Tamabil Highway: Crucial projects held back by land issues
The expansion work of the Dhaka-Sylhet highway has been severely hampered due to long delays in land acquisition and the moving of utility lines.
14 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Road Crashes: This April deadliest in 16 months
It also revealed a trend of gradual and steady rise in road crashes and deaths this year, indicating that roads are getting riskier.
9 May 2024, 18:00 PM
BRTA Advisory Council: Maiden meeting comes 7 years after inception
A section of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Act-2017 specifies formation of an advisory council under the leadership of the road transport and bridges minister.
8 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Speed limit set for all types of vehicles
The speed limit for cars, buses, and minibuses on expressways would be 80km per hour, while it would be 60kmph for motorcycles and 50kmph for trucks.
7 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Why can’t road crashes be curbed?
The Road Transport and Highways Division has called a meeting tomorrow with the divisional commissioners and deputy inspector general of ranges to find out why the number of road crashes cannot be controlled.
6 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Updating Transport Papers: Govt caves in yet again, waives delay fine
Giving into pressure from transport associations, the government once again waived the fines for failing to update driving licences and vehicle documents on time.
5 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka-Jashore Rail Line: Opening in July but full benefits far off
The Dhaka-Jashore rail line via the Padma Bridge is going to open in July, but Bangladesh Railway may not able be to reap the full benefit of the expensive project soon mainly due to shortages of manpower and carriages.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat
As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Road Condition Survey: Fearful of flak, RHD won’t publish entire reports
Roads and Highways Department will not make public its annual survey report on road conditions in its entirety to avoid, what its officials say, public criticism.
24 April 2024, 18:00 PM
RHD to expand 2 major roads around Dhaka
The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going to expand two major roads around Dhaka as part of developing the long-awaited inner ring road, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
23 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Why do you need Tk 1,769.21cr for consultancy?
The Planning Commission has asked for an explanation regarding the amount metro rail authorities sought for consultancy services for the construction of a new metro line.
22 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Fares of long-distance train journeys set to rise from May 4
Passenger train fares are set to increase from May 4 as Bangladesh Railway has decided to stop rebating fares of passengers travelling over 100 kilometres
22 April 2024, 05:31 AM
Ensuring Road Safety: Lowest outcome from highest committees
The government has three high-powered committees to ensure roads are safe. These committees meet infrequently, and when they meet, they make almost identical decisions. And those decisions rarely come to fruition.
18 April 2024, 18:00 PM