Explained: Why new section is running for only 5 hours

Two of the most frequently asked questions since the Agargaon-Motijheel section of metro rail opened to the public are: why are trains on the new section running only from 7:00am to 12:00 noon, and when will the hours be extended to match those of the Uttara-Agargaon section
15 November 2023

Chattogram Elevated Expressway: Port city to see new era in connectivity, trade

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday virtually inaugurated the port city’s first elevated expressway, which is expected to usher in a new era in connectivity and trade.
14 November 2023

Discrepancy in documents: Biman offloads 45 Canada-bound passengers

Biman recently prevented 45 passengers, heading for a wedding in Canada, from boarding a flight after finding "inconsistency in their documents"
14 November 2023

Metro Rail: Committee to probe ‘unaesthetic ads’

Metro rail authorities have formed a committee to investigate “unaesthetic and invasive advertisements” inside metro cars.
12 November 2023

Cox’s Bazar linked to rail grid now

The much anticipated railway line between Chattogram’s Dohazari and Cox’s Bazar was opened yesterday, ushering in a new era for trade and connectivity in the region.
11 November 2023

PM inaugurates Chattogram-Cox's Bazar rail line

Thanking everyone involved with the project, the PM inaugurated the rail line at 12:58pm
11 November 2023

Jin Air keen to operate direct flights between Bangladesh, South Korea

Jin Air has shown interest to enhance its flight operation with regular direct schedule flights between Bangladesh and South Korea
11 November 2023

People suffer as congestion paralyses Airport Road for hours

Vehicular movement on Airport Road almost came to a halt yesterday, causing immense suffering to people over the weekend
10 November 2023

PM opens Ctg to Cox’s Bazar rail line today

Cox’s Bazar will join the railway network today when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar railway line.
10 November 2023

Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar rail link to open on Dec 1: minister

Train services on the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route will start operation on December 1, said Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan today
10 November 2023

Metro to start operating at 7:10am from Uttara tomorrow

However, the extended services would be available only for the MRT Pass/ Rapid Pass holders
7 November 2023

Metro Rail: Pass holders can board trains from Motijheel after 11:30am

Passengers with passes will be able to board metro rail trains returning from Motijheel even after the counters close at 11:30am.
6 November 2023

Blockade: Long-route buses ignore home minister's call

No inter-district buses, except a handful belonging to Ena Enterprise, left Mohakhali Bus Terminal even after the Home Minister's request to operate buses amid the opposition blockade
6 November 2023

Pass holders can board trains returning from Motijheel after 11:30am

Passengers with passes will be able to board metro rail trains returning from Motijheel even after the counters close at 11:30am
6 November 2023

Agargaon-Motijheel: Shortened travel time elates metro commuters

Tasnuva Afroz was evidently delighted while stepping off the metro train and onto the Motijheel station’s platform yesterday morning, when the Agargaon-Motijheel section of MRT Line-6 opened to the public.
5 November 2023

Cox’s Bazar, 3 more dists to get new trains

Bangladesh Railway is going to launch four intercity trains from Dhaka to Noakhali, Lalmonirhat, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar, a new destination that will soon come under rail network.
5 November 2023

Resist those who torch your buses, trucks

Home boss tells transport workers
5 November 2023

HAAB urges PM to reduce airfare of hajj flights

Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has called upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to further reduce the airfare for hajj pilgrims for next year
5 November 2023

Train leaves Ctg for Cox’s Bazar on inspection run

A train left Chattogram Railway Station today to inspect the construction work of the newly-built rail tracks stretching from Chattogram's Dohazari to Cox's Bazar
5 November 2023

Buses plying Dhaka roads, but passengers in short supply

Public transport companies have been facing a commuter crisis on Dhaka streets on the first day of the 48-hour blockade enforced by BNP-Jamaat and its allied parties this morning
5 November 2023