road transport and bridges ministry

Tolled highways: Long trips to get costlier soon

The road transport and bridges ministry has started working on the prime minister’s directives to collect tolls from vehicles plying the four-lane highways, a move that is likely to eventually increase people’s cost of transportation.
New bus fare now effective from May 20

A day after the new bus fare was in effect, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the reduced fare will be implemented from May 20.
Long-haul bus fare reduced by 3 paisa

The government yesterday slashed the fare for long-haul buses by 3 paisa per kilometre, drawing criticism from
Long-haul bus fare cut by 3 paisa per kilometre

The government decides to reduce passenger fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long haul buses following the recent cuts in fuel prices.
Installment system for motorcycle registration fees

The Road Transport and Bridges Ministry introduces the installment system of paying motorcycle registration fees.
EC seeks halt on motorised vehicles during polls

The Election Commission seeks a 24-hour restriction on movement of all sorts of motorised vehicles from early hours of December 30 in municipal areas that go to polls on that day.
Karnaphuli tunnel: $705m deal inked with Chinese firm

Road Transport and Bridges Ministry inks a deal with a Chinese firm for the construction of a two-lane tunnel under the Karnaphuli River in Chittagong.
Karnaphuli tunnel: Deal with Chinese firm on June 30

The road transport and bridges ministry will sign a deal with a Chinese state-owned company on June 30 for the construction of a two-lane tunnel underneath the Karnaphuli River in Chittagong.