Motorbikes start plying Padma Bridge

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
20 April 2023, 03:48 AM

CAAB issues fire alert at all airports across country

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has recently issued high alert at all airports of the country including Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport due to the repeated incidents of fire in the recent times
19 April 2023, 16:30 PM

No traffic jam on highways, ferry ghats ahead of Eid

Though the Eid holidaymakers began their journey home, there is no reports of significant traffic jams on the highways and ferry ghats so far.
19 April 2023, 15:55 PM

Car troubles during Eid journey? Call 999

Highway police promise mechanics if your car breaks down
19 April 2023, 14:50 PM

Ctg-bound Karnaphuli Express derails in Cumilla

The Chattogram-bound Karnaphuli Express train derailed in Cumilla’s Shashidal Railway Station this afternoon without causing any injuries.
19 April 2023, 12:56 PM

Dhaka traffic light as Eid vacation starts

With the five-day government holiday beginning today on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr, Dhaka streets wore a deserted look
19 April 2023, 08:57 AM

Eid journey: Traffic on Bangabandhu Bridge doubles

Number of vehicles has increased on the Dhaka-Tangail highway and on the Bangabandhu Bridge link road in Tangail today, as people started leaving Dhaka and adjacent districts to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr with their near and dear ones
19 April 2023, 08:17 AM

Padma Bridge: Motorbikes to be allowed to ply it from tomorrow

Motorcycles will temporarily be allowed to use the Padma Bridge, the country’s longest bridge, from 6:00am tomorrow.
18 April 2023, 18:00 PM

BIWTC launches ferry service for motorbikes to cross Padma River

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) today started ferry services on Shimulia-Mangalmajhi route for motorcycles to cross the Padma River ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
18 April 2023, 09:03 AM

Padma Bridge: Motorbikes to be allowed to ply it from Thursday

A top official of the Bridges Division informed The Daily Star about the development
18 April 2023, 08:25 AM

Metro Line-5: Physical work to start in July

Physical work of the country’s third metro rail, namely Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-5 (northern route), will begin in July.
17 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Unfit vehicles won't be allowed to ply on highways during Eid: IGP

Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said no unfit vehicles would be allowed to ply on the roads and highways during the Eid to ensure home-goers' safe and smooth journey.
17 April 2023, 14:48 PM

Why private ambulances can't operate commercially?

The High Court today asked the government to explain why the government would not allow private ambulances to operate commercially
17 April 2023, 14:33 PM

Metro rail to operate on Eid day

Physical works of MRT Line-5 from July
17 April 2023, 09:53 AM

Bike-only ferry on Shimulia-Mongol route from Apr 18

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) would operate one ferry every three hours for carrying motorcycles on Shimulia-Mongol Majhi Ghat route from April 18
16 April 2023, 18:04 PM

Railway cancels tomorrow's Sonar Bangla Eid trip

Bangladesh Railway tonight cancelled tomorrow's Dhaka-Chattogram trip of Sonar Bangla Express following its derailment in Cumilla
16 April 2023, 16:34 PM

Sonar Bangla Express crashes into freight train

Dhaka-bound Sonar Bangla Express hit a freight train at Nangalkot of Cumilla causing seven carriages and the locomotive to derail this evening
16 April 2023, 13:50 PM

No one can enter railway stations without ticket: minister

Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan has said access to rail stations have been controlled so that no one can enter the stations without a ticket.
16 April 2023, 13:39 PM

Traffic movement resumes in New Market area

Traffic movement has resumed in the New Market area, a day after a fire broke out at the New Super Market
16 April 2023, 04:28 AM

Trains run slow due to heatwave

The railway authorities have directed all trains to reduce speed in various parts of Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Sylhet railways due to extreme heatwave
14 April 2023, 15:28 PM