Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

BRT service: Finally begins on Dec 16 but with 5-yr-old BRTC buses

Failing to procure specialised buses for launching dedicated bus service on Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, the authorities are now introducing BRTC buses on the route, a deviation from the original plan.

1w ago

Project cost to shoot up by 80pc

The cost of the Joydebpur-Ishwardi rail line expansion project may increase to Tk 26,000 crore, over 80 percent higher than the original estimate, mainly due to long delay in starting work after China decided not to fund the project.

1w ago

Fears grow for more disruptions in train services

Key meeting between railways authorities, protesting staffers fail to take place

2w ago

Nine bridges in six districts: No one paying any tolls since August 5

Toll collection from vehicles using nine bridges under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) remains suspended since the political changeover on August 5.

4w ago

Govt to amend Metro Rail Act

The government is going to amend the Metro Rail Act-2015 to incorporate several sections, including amendments to facilitate the construction of underground metro rail, which is now ongoing.

4w ago

Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects

The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.

1m ago

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

1m ago

Hope revives as BR resumes studies, designs

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has resumed the feasibility study and detailed design for a chord line from Dhaka to Cumilla via Narayanganj.

1m ago
December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

BRT service: Finally begins on Dec 16 but with 5-yr-old BRTC buses

Failing to procure specialised buses for launching dedicated bus service on Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, the authorities are now introducing BRTC buses on the route, a deviation from the original plan.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Project cost to shoot up by 80pc

The cost of the Joydebpur-Ishwardi rail line expansion project may increase to Tk 26,000 crore, over 80 percent higher than the original estimate, mainly due to long delay in starting work after China decided not to fund the project.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Fears grow for more disruptions in train services

Key meeting between railways authorities, protesting staffers fail to take place

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

Nine bridges in six districts: No one paying any tolls since August 5

Toll collection from vehicles using nine bridges under the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) remains suspended since the political changeover on August 5.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Govt to amend Metro Rail Act

The government is going to amend the Metro Rail Act-2015 to incorporate several sections, including amendments to facilitate the construction of underground metro rail, which is now ongoing.

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects

The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Compensation remains elusive for most road traffic victims

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims being observed today

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Hope revives as BR resumes studies, designs

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has resumed the feasibility study and detailed design for a chord line from Dhaka to Cumilla via Narayanganj.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Train ops on Dhaka-Jashore route via Padma likely from Dec 1

The 169-km line from Dhaka to Jashore will cut short the travel time by a half

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Bridge this year, full benefits not before 2030

The Bangabandhu Railway Bridge over the Jamuna is set to be inaugurated next month, but people will not get the full benefit of it until at least 2030.