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Tk122cr lost on Dhaka waterway, revival planned

Around Tk122 crore was spent to develop a circular waterway around Dhaka, but the project generated only Tk2.52 crore in revenue, leaving behind abandoned infrastructure and idle vessels. Now, the […]

8 August 2026 15:57

15-km traffic jam hits Dhaka–Chattogram Highway

Dhaka: A nearly 15-kilometre-long traffic jam has developed on the Cumilla section of the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway after continuous rainfall created large potholes and damaged several parts of the road, causing […]

7 August 2026 21:48

Direct purchase of 200 electric buses for BRTC approved

The government has approved in-principle the direct procurement of 200 electric buses, charging stations, and essential support infrastructure for the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) without open tendering. The approval […]

6 August 2026 22:38

Silk City Express derails, rail links disrupted

Rail communication between Dhaka and Bangladesh’s northern and western regions via the Jamuna Bridge was temporarily suspended on Tuesday after a coach of the Dhaka-bound intercity Silk City Express derailed […]

4 August 2026 13:19

Govt plans to revive Dhaka circular waterways

The government has decided to open Dhaka’s surrounding waterways to private water bus services, aiming to revitalise river transport and ease the capital’s growing traffic congestion. The decision was taken […]

2 August 2026 15:09
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Gabtoli–Dasherkandi metro line nears approval

The revised development project proposal (DPP) for Dhaka’s Metro Rail Line-5 (South), connecting Gabtoli to Dasherkandi, is set to be sent to the Planning Commission this week for approval, officials […]

1 August 2026 18:16

Public transport GPS tracking mandatory from Aug 1

Bangladesh will begin mandatory implementation of Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking in public transport vehicles from Saturday as part of a government initiative aimed at improving road discipline, strengthening traffic […]

31 July 2026 20:25

Drug tests begin for public transport workers in Chuadanga

Authorities have launched drug testing for public transport workers in Chuadanga as part of efforts to prevent road accidents and build a drug-free transport system. The initiative, organised by Chuadanga […]

30 July 2026 11:20

DCCI urges waterway revival to cut freight costs by 60pc

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has called for an immediate and integrated strategy to restore Bangladesh’s dwindling canal and river network, emphasizing that revitalizing circular waterways could […]

29 July 2026 18:23
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