Padma Bridge a symbol of nat’l pride

Describing the Padma Bridge as the symbol of national pride, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said no one can raise questions about the quality of the bridge which opens on Saturday.
22 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BR launches app for buying tickets

Bangladesh Railway (BR) yesterday launched the mobile app “Rail Sheba” to provide online-ticketing services.
22 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Korean company gets charge of collecting tolls on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway

The Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) has been given charge of collecting tolls on the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga expressway-- officially known as Jatir Pita Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Highway.
22 June 2022, 13:52 PM

Eid advance train tickets to be sold from July 1

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets from July 1, ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
22 June 2022, 09:02 AM

Railway launches app to provide online ticketing services

Bangladesh Railway today launched a new mobile app, “Rail Sheba”, for providing online ticketing services.
22 June 2022, 08:57 AM

Nagar Paribahan: 200 buses on 3 new routes from Sept 1

The Bus Route Rationalisation Committee (BRCC) has decided to introduce 200 more buses on three new routes in Dhaka from September 1.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Delayed projects hampering operations’

Due to most of the 3,093-kilometre rail line, including the important corridors, being single line, Bangladesh Railway (BR) cannot increase trains, maintain punctuality and cut travel time.
21 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mohakhali bus terminal to be reconstructed after demolition: LGRD Minister

LGRD Minister Tazul Islam today told the parliament that the Mohakhali Bus Terminal will be reconstructed after demolishing it under the Dhaka Public Transport Improvement Project.
21 June 2022, 13:38 PM

200 Nagar Paribahan buses on 3 new Dhaka routes from Sept 1

The Bus Route Rationalization Committee (BRCC) has decided to introduce 200 more buses on three new routes in Dhaka from September 1.
21 June 2022, 10:59 AM

Ferry with vehicles stuck in Jamuna river

The ferry, Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman, got stuck on a shoal on the Aricha-Kazirhat route, in Jamuna river, of Manikganj last evening.
20 June 2022, 18:22 PM

Padma Bridge: Envoys laud Sheikh Hasina

Three foreign envoys in Dhaka have lauded Bangladesh for constructing the Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM

BRTC expanding service to 21 new routes in southwest

Under a major expansion plan, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is going to launch its services in 21 new destinations of south-western districts, following the inauguration of Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge: Foolproof security for inauguration

Amid fears of “subversive activities”, foolproof security measures have been taken for the inaugural ceremony of Padma Bridge.
20 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Pvt bus operators to start advance Eid ticket sale from June 24

Private bus operators will start selling advance bus tickets from June 24, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
20 June 2022, 13:11 PM

No toll for 3 bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on Padma Bridge opening day

The authorities will not collect tolls from vehicles for using the three bridges on Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway on June 25, to avoid traffic congestion at these points.
20 June 2022, 12:28 PM

Ferry services resume on Shimulia-Mongol Majhi ghat route after 7.5 hours

Ferry services on Shimulia- Mongol Majhi Sattar Matbor ghat route resumed this morning (June 20, 2022), after 7.5 hours of suspension due to strong current in the Padma River.
20 June 2022, 06:43 AM

Ferry services on Shimulia, Majhirkandi routes suspended

Ferry operations on the Shimulia and Majhirkandi routes were suspended due to strong currents in the Padma river.
19 June 2022, 18:49 PM

Nat’l highways should be off limits to bikes

Motorcycles should be banned on national highways to reduce the number of accidents, recommended a committee that was formed by the government to probe road crashes.
19 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bus operators expanding services in southwest

Bus operators -- both private and state-run -- are going to expand their services in the south-western region, following the inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Ferry, ship fares now go up

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation has increased the fare for its passenger ships and ferry services by 20 percent effective from Sunday.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM