BRTC to launch first-ever special bus service for Durga Puja

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) will operate a special bus service for Durga Puja for the first time, offering transport for festival-goers from October 20 to 24.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, advance ticket sales will begin on Friday at 22 BRTC depots across the country. Bus reservation facilities will also be available.

BRTC has prepared 200 buses for routes from Dhaka and Gazipur to Rangpur, Bogura, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Pabna, Thakurgaon, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rajshahi, Naogaon, Panchagarh, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Kushtia, Barishal, Khulna, Tangail, Sirajganj, Mymensingh, Netrokona, Kishoreganj, Jamalpur, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Chattogram and other destinations, including inter-district routes.

The number of buses will be increased based on passenger demand, the release said.

A total of 60 buses will remain on standby at Motijheel Bus Depot, Fulbaria CBS-2, Sayedabad Bus Terminal, Gazipur Chowrasta, Chandra intersection and Mohakhali Bus Terminal in Dhaka and Gazipur.

Passengers requiring assistance regarding the special service have been asked to contact BRTC’s control room.