Bus Rapid Transit: Two Chinese firms banned from project over ‘fraud’
Two Chinese companies have been barred from a project for a year over “fraudulent practices” in connection with the procurement process of 137 buses for bus rapid transit (BRT) services.
1d ago
Test train reaches Jashore from Bhanga in an hour
Laying of the main railway line from Bhanga to Jashore has already been completed and the authorities are carrying out different tests on this section with an aim to open the entire Dhaka-Jashore line for commercial operation within four months.
3d ago
Road Transport Act 2018: Changes afoot to protect vehicles, workers from mobs
After a road crash, mobs often vandalise and torch vehicles and beat up drivers they deem responsible. The government is now going to make such activities punishable under the Road Transport Act 2018.
1w ago
Bangladesh-Japan Joint Initiative: PPP projects caught up in myriad problems
Most of the public-private partnership projects that were listed to be implemented under the Bangladesh-Japan joint initiative could not make any significant progress over the last six years because of multiple problems.
2w ago
Bhanga-Kuakata rail route: Plan revived to lay 214km track
Bangladesh Railway is reviving its plan to build a 214km rail line from Bhanga to Kuakata via Madaripur, Barishal and Payra port following recent instructions from the prime minister.
2w ago
Public transport services: Uniform ticketing on cards
The government is going to enact a law to introduce a uniform ticketing system for all public transport services including metro rail, buses, trains and launches.
3w ago
Padma Rail Link: Chinese firm resumes work after 25 days
The Chinese contractor for the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project halted some major work for 25 days since February 10 over pending payments.
3w ago
Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway: Huge interchange to keep traffic flowing
The authority of Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway Project is going to build an interchange for smoother traffic movement at Baipail where three major roads meet.
3w ago
April 2, 2024
Bus Rapid Transit: Two Chinese firms banned from project over ‘fraud’
Two Chinese companies have been barred from a project for a year over “fraudulent practices” in connection with the procurement process of 137 buses for bus rapid transit (BRT) services.
March 31, 2024
Test train reaches Jashore from Bhanga in an hour
Laying of the main railway line from Bhanga to Jashore has already been completed and the authorities are carrying out different tests on this section with an aim to open the entire Dhaka-Jashore line for commercial operation within four months.
March 25, 2024
Road Transport Act 2018: Changes afoot to protect vehicles, workers from mobs
After a road crash, mobs often vandalise and torch vehicles and beat up drivers they deem responsible. The government is now going to make such activities punishable under the Road Transport Act 2018.
March 18, 2024
Bangladesh-Japan Joint Initiative: PPP projects caught up in myriad problems
Most of the public-private partnership projects that were listed to be implemented under the Bangladesh-Japan joint initiative could not make any significant progress over the last six years because of multiple problems.
March 15, 2024
Bhanga-Kuakata rail route: Plan revived to lay 214km track
Bangladesh Railway is reviving its plan to build a 214km rail line from Bhanga to Kuakata via Madaripur, Barishal and Payra port following recent instructions from the prime minister.
March 9, 2024
Public transport services: Uniform ticketing on cards
The government is going to enact a law to introduce a uniform ticketing system for all public transport services including metro rail, buses, trains and launches.
March 8, 2024
Padma Rail Link: Chinese firm resumes work after 25 days
The Chinese contractor for the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project halted some major work for 25 days since February 10 over pending payments.
March 7, 2024
Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway: Huge interchange to keep traffic flowing
The authority of Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway Project is going to build an interchange for smoother traffic movement at Baipail where three major roads meet.
March 2, 2024
It was a bomb waiting to go off
The Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall on the capital’s Bailey Road had all the catalysts needed to set off a blaze.
February 14, 2024
Govt plans to collect tolls on 4 highways
Vehicles on four major national highways will have to pay tolls as the government looks to mobilise more funds for repair and maintenance work for the network of roads and highways.
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