Metro rail can save Tk 3,500cr every year

The country’s first metro rail, once launched, will save around Tk 3,500 crore annually in terms of travel time and vehicle operation costs, metro rail authorities said.
16 June 2022, 03:00 AM

2,100km roads in need of repair

Although the Roads and Highways Department continued to improve its roads across the country, around 2,100km -- 10.36 percent of all surveyed roads -- are still in “poor, bad or very bad” condition, says an RHD survey.
15 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Physical work of Bangladesh’s 1st subway to start within this Sept

Physical work of Bangladesh’s first underground metro rail will start within September this year.
15 June 2022, 08:39 AM

Faridpur bus terminal: A nightmare for passengers

Faridpur Municipal Bus Terminal has turned out to be a nightmare for both the passengers and transport workers due to lack of renovation works for a long time. A little to moderate rains flood the entire bus terminal causing immense sufferings.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM

205 LED light posts illuminate Padma Bridge with Palli Bidyut connection

The Padma Bridge was illuminated with 205 light posts for three hours after those were connected to the Munshiganj Palli Bidyut Samity today (June 13, 2022).
13 June 2022, 16:44 PM

Padma bridge inauguration: Govt to invite Khaleda, Yunus, WB president

As the Padma Bridge is being prepared for opening, the government is set to invite BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and World Bank President David R Malpass, among others, at the inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh- India bus service resumes today

After remaining suspended for over two years due to the pandemic, the bus service between Bangladesh and India will resume today.
9 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Bus fare on 13 southwestern routes to go up once Padma Bridge opens: BRTA

Bus fares on 13 southwestern routes will be increased to adjust the toll on Padma Bridge, said a Bangladesh Road Transport Authority circular yesterday (June 8, 2022).
8 June 2022, 20:05 PM

Commuters suffer for procession in rush hours

Ruling Awami League’s procession during rush hour yesterday led to traffic gridlock in the capital and caused hardship for city dwellers amid the scorching heat.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge will be open to traffic June 26

The Padma Bridge will be opened to traffic on June 26, a day after its inauguration.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Using padma bridge: Bus fares rise on 13 routes in southwest

The authorities have increased the bus fares on 13 routes of south-western districts, which will come into force on June 26, a day after the inauguration of the Padma Bridge.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

296 lights of Padma Bridge successfully lit for trial run

Lights on at least 296 lampposts of the Padma Bridge have been successfully lit over the course of the last four days for a trial run.
8 June 2022, 16:55 PM

Bangladesh Railway’s “mango train” to run from June 13

Like in previous years, Bangladesh Railway (BR) is going to operate a “special mango train” this year too – to facilitate transport of mangoes at a lower cost.
8 June 2022, 11:38 AM

High-speed rail network: China seeks MoU ASAP

Following the instruction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in October 2014, Bangladesh Railway carried out a feasibility study for constructing a high-speed rail network between Dhaka and Chattogram.
8 June 2022, 02:00 AM

'Bangladeshis leaving behind phones, cash, keys in Uber rides'

The Bangladeshi customers after their rides with ridesharing giant Uber are leaving three important accessories -- phones, cash and keys.
6 June 2022, 10:43 AM

Bridges div forms committee to coordinate Padma Bridge inauguration

The Bridges Division has formed a 14-member "main committee" for the overall coordination of the inauguration ceremony of Padma Bridge on June 25.
6 June 2022, 10:28 AM

Padma bridge opening: No legal bar to inviting Khaleda

There is no legal bar to inviting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Padma Bridge’s inaugural ceremony, Law Minister Anisul Huq said yesterday.
5 June 2022, 18:00 PM

WB invited to Padma Bridge inauguration

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday verbally invited Mercy Tembon, the World Bank’s country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, to the opening ceremony of the Padma Bridge on June 25.
4 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge: Grand opening on the cards

Never before has a celebration of such mammoth proportions been planned in the country. 
4 June 2022, 03:00 AM

Padma Bridge: Work on lights almost done

Work is underway on the Padma Bridge to connect the lamps that have already been installed on the country’s longest bridge to the power grid.
2 June 2022, 18:00 PM