Bangladesh Railway

Khilkhet eviction: What is illegal and what is just?

The authorities argue that the eviction drive was routine.

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

Eid train tickets go on sale from May 21

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets on May 21 to ensure a smooth and convenient Eid journey for holiday travellers.

Bangladesh railway must tighten its belt

Another exposé of wasteful spending shows the urgency of corrective action

Water bodies vital for Dhaka’s survival

Restore the water body of airport area, solve waterlogging

Rail operations to resume with goods trains tomorrow

Intercity services to resume from August 15, tickets available from 5pm tomorrow

Proper feasibility study a must for railway projects

That Bangladesh Railway (BR) has been a loss-incurring entity for almost a decade is not news.

Rajbari-Tungipara: A lone train operating on Tk 2,110cr line!

Bangladesh Railway had taken up a project in 2010 to bring Tungipara of Gopalganj under the railway network without carrying out any feasibility study.

13 railway projects: Cost overrun up to 260pc, time 9.5 years

Bangladesh Railway in October 2007 took up a project to construct a new station building in Khulna and enhance the operational capacity of the Benapole Station.

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Khilkhet eviction: What is illegal and what is just?

The authorities argue that the eviction drive was routine.

June 28, 2025
June 28, 2025

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025

Eid train tickets go on sale from May 21

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets on May 21 to ensure a smooth and convenient Eid journey for holiday travellers.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Bangladesh railway must tighten its belt

Another exposé of wasteful spending shows the urgency of corrective action

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Water bodies vital for Dhaka’s survival

Restore the water body of airport area, solve waterlogging

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Rail operations to resume with goods trains tomorrow

Intercity services to resume from August 15, tickets available from 5pm tomorrow

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Proper feasibility study a must for railway projects

That Bangladesh Railway (BR) has been a loss-incurring entity for almost a decade is not news.

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Rajbari-Tungipara: A lone train operating on Tk 2,110cr line!

Bangladesh Railway had taken up a project in 2010 to bring Tungipara of Gopalganj under the railway network without carrying out any feasibility study.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

13 railway projects: Cost overrun up to 260pc, time 9.5 years

Bangladesh Railway in October 2007 took up a project to construct a new station building in Khulna and enhance the operational capacity of the Benapole Station.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Dhaka's rail link restored after nearly 5 hours as workers withdraw blockade

Workers take up position in front of Rail Bhaban to press home demands