Transport

Transport

Jashore-Benapole highway: 300m stretch turns into a death trap

A dilapidated stretch of merely 300 metres on Jashore-Benapole highway has turned into a death trap for commuters.

12h ago

Kalurghat Bridge reopens after completion of repair works

According to the RHD, around 22,000-25,000 commuters cross the bridge every working day

17h ago

Panchagarh Express derailment causes nationwide train delay

Rail services across Bangladesh were thrown into disarray after the Panchagarh Express derailed near Kamalapur Railway Station early today

2d ago

Belta Canal: People suffer for lack of a bridge

Around 30,000 residents of Jashore’s Sharsha and Jhikargachha upazilas have long been suffering with their commute due to the lack of a concrete bridge on the Belta canal in Dihi union under Sharsha

3d ago

Waterlogging in airport area: Railway filling up waterbody makes things worse

People of many areas across the country are dealing with waterlogging and those in the capital’s Airport area are no exceptions.

6d ago

DMP's 15-day Traffic Week starts to raise public awareness

Traffic Week 2024 started from today and will be observed until November 4 in order to raise public awareness, improve traffic management, and restore order on the roads in the capital.

6d ago

Transport of cargo halted in Ctg port as prime mover drivers begin 48hr strike

Transportation of export-import cargo to and from Chattogram Port has been halted since this morning due to a 48-hour strike enforced by prime mover drivers and helpers

6d ago

Human chain at Joydebpur junction: Dhaka-M'singh train services halted for 2 hours

General students and commuters formed a human chain at Joydebpur junction in Gazipur for two hours this morning to press home their 10-point demand

6d ago

BR to run special Dhaka-Cox's Bazar trains from Oct 23-27

Bangladesh Railway (BR) will operate special trains on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route for five days from October 23 to 27 to meet the increasing demand from passengers, especially tourists

1w ago

Mirpur-10 metro station reopens

Mirpur-10 metro station resumed operations this morning, almost three months after it was vandalised and consequently shut down in July

1w ago

DSCC promises improvement in road conditions by Nov

Aiming to ensure smooth roads from next month, most of the repair works of different potholes and unfit roads under the jurisdiction of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have already been completed and the rest will be done by the end of October

2w ago

Elevated expressway: Filling up part of Hatirjheel raises waterlogging risk

If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.

2w ago

Chougachha-Jhikargachha road needs urgent repairs near Khalshi Bazar in Jashore

Incessant rains in recent time eroded a portion of Chougachha-Jhikargachha road next to the bridge in Khalshi Bazar area of Jashore’s Chougachha upazila.

2w ago

Social awareness needed for traffic order: Asif Mahmud

Youth and Sports Affairs Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today stressed the need for building social awareness to restore order on the streets

2w ago

Govt again moves to remove outdated vehicles from roads

Environment ministry writes to BRTA to take action against 20-25yr old buses, trucks

3w ago

Sufferings as 25-km-long tailback forms on Tangail-Bangabandhu Bridge highway

A long tailback was created on the highway between Tangail and Bangabandhu bridge, causing severe hardship for passengers and transport workers today

3w ago