Govt mulling taxi service revival
The government is thinking about reviving taxi service, which is almost non-existent in Dhaka and other major cities.
9h ago
Metro, railway tussle over yard at Kamalapur
The metro rail authorities have planned to construct a stable yard near the Kamalapur station, but the Bangladesh Railway argues it conflicts with a plan previously agreed upon by the two parties.
1d ago
Dhaka-Sylhet-Tamabil Highway: Crucial projects held back by land issues
The expansion work of the Dhaka-Sylhet highway has been severely hampered due to long delays in land acquisition and the moving of utility lines.
5d ago
Road Crashes: This April deadliest in 16 months
It also revealed a trend of gradual and steady rise in road crashes and deaths this year, indicating that roads are getting riskier.
1w ago
BRTA Advisory Council: Maiden meeting comes 7 years after inception
A section of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Act-2017 specifies formation of an advisory council under the leadership of the road transport and bridges minister.
1w ago
Speed limit set for all types of vehicles
The speed limit for cars, buses, and minibuses on expressways would be 80km per hour, while it would be 60kmph for motorcycles and 50kmph for trucks.
1w ago
Why can’t road crashes be curbed?
The Road Transport and Highways Division has called a meeting tomorrow with the divisional commissioners and deputy inspector general of ranges to find out why the number of road crashes cannot be controlled.
1w ago
Updating Transport Papers: Govt caves in yet again, waives delay fine
Giving into pressure from transport associations, the government once again waived the fines for failing to update driving licences and vehicle documents on time.
2w ago
May 20, 2024
Govt mulling taxi service revival
The government is thinking about reviving taxi service, which is almost non-existent in Dhaka and other major cities.
May 19, 2024
Metro, railway tussle over yard at Kamalapur
The metro rail authorities have planned to construct a stable yard near the Kamalapur station, but the Bangladesh Railway argues it conflicts with a plan previously agreed upon by the two parties.
May 15, 2024
Dhaka-Sylhet-Tamabil Highway: Crucial projects held back by land issues
The expansion work of the Dhaka-Sylhet highway has been severely hampered due to long delays in land acquisition and the moving of utility lines.
May 10, 2024
Road Crashes: This April deadliest in 16 months
It also revealed a trend of gradual and steady rise in road crashes and deaths this year, indicating that roads are getting riskier.
May 9, 2024
BRTA Advisory Council: Maiden meeting comes 7 years after inception
A section of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) Act-2017 specifies formation of an advisory council under the leadership of the road transport and bridges minister.
May 8, 2024
Speed limit set for all types of vehicles
The speed limit for cars, buses, and minibuses on expressways would be 80km per hour, while it would be 60kmph for motorcycles and 50kmph for trucks.
May 7, 2024
Why can’t road crashes be curbed?
The Road Transport and Highways Division has called a meeting tomorrow with the divisional commissioners and deputy inspector general of ranges to find out why the number of road crashes cannot be controlled.
May 6, 2024
Updating Transport Papers: Govt caves in yet again, waives delay fine
Giving into pressure from transport associations, the government once again waived the fines for failing to update driving licences and vehicle documents on time.
May 5, 2024
Dhaka-Jashore Rail Line: Opening in July but full benefits far off
The Dhaka-Jashore rail line via the Padma Bridge is going to open in July, but Bangladesh Railway may not able be to reap the full benefit of the expensive project soon mainly due to shortages of manpower and carriages.
April 28, 2024
Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat
As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
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