Bus fares raised nationwide following fuel price increase

If approved by ministry, the increase will affect inland waterway transport of imported bulk commodities

The government yesterday raised bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre following the recent hike in diesel prices, although the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners’ Association submitted a note of dissent over the decision.

Fare hike applies only to diesel-run buses, not to CNG-run buses

Expansion roadmap includes new routes to New York, Sydney, Seoul and preparations to revive Dhaka-Narita flights

Minister says no decision yet; transport owners press for quick adjustment

Bus and launch owners trying to fix fares unilaterally, Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh alleges

Storm topples tree on tracks near BAU, leaving multiple trains stranded overnight

A response team later removed the balloon, and train operations resumed at 1:04pm

Move comes amid expected large gatherings in Shahbagh and Dhaka University areas

Meeting between Ambassador Brent Christensen and Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam highlights potential collaboration in modern infrastructure and supply chains

Traffic at the key city entry point stretches for over 1.5 kms, with delays in new bridge construction

Weak tracks, engine shortage blamed as delays stretch upto 6 hours

Ministers outline plans for reopening BJMC mills, report jute exports in FY 2024–25

‘Balance Express’ to run following Wednesday’s derailment of oil wagons in Habiganj

Derailed oil tanker wagons removed from the tracks near Montola Railway Station in Habiganj

Schedules of intercity trains, including Udayan, Upaban, and Kalni Express, have been cancelled

Authorities working to resolve crisis

Workers stop transporting diesel, petrol and octane from Parbatipur depot, demanding the release of three jailed co-workers

As part of government directives, Dhaka’s two city corporations are set to take coordinated measures to ease traffic congestion, which include clearing footpaths and roads, introducing semi-automated traffic signals, and bringing rickshaws under a regulated framework.