Transport
Govt mulling taxi service revival
The government is thinking about reviving taxi service, which is almost non-existent in Dhaka and other major cities.
Metro Rail Services: PM requested to review NBR’s decision on VAT
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said he requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to reconsider NBR’s decision to impose 15 percent VAT on metro rail service.
MRT-6 extension: Metro rail authorities consider Tongi route with 5 stations
Metro rail authorities have primarily considered a route to expand the Mass Rapid Transit Line-6 up to Tongi from Uttara
15pc VAT on Metro Rail: Quader requests PM to reconsider NBR’s decision
Dhaka is one of the most unliveable cities in the world, which does not go hand-in-hand with the progress made by the country, says the road transport and bridges minister
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.
Faridpur-Magura: BR to extend rail line to Jhenaidah
Bangladesh Railway is planning to extend the under-construction Faridpur-Magura rail line to Jhenaidah to connect it with the existing rail network.
Faridpur-Magura: BR to extend rail line to Jhenaidah
Bangladesh Railway is planning to extend the under-construction Faridpur-Magura rail line to Jhenaidah to connect it with the existing rail network
Illegal rickshaws rule Dhaka streets
The rising number of illegal rickshaws remains one of the major reasons for the capital’s traffic getting worse.
‘No Helmet, No Fuel' goes nationwide
The police headquarters has directed all field-level police officers to implement the “No Helmet, No Fuel” policy to prevent road accidents
Cargo transport workers call 36-hr strike in Ctg from May 19
Workers of goods-laden transport vehicles today called for a 36-hour strike in Chattogram city and adjoining five districts from May 19 to press home their several demands, including the construction of designated terminals
Elevated expressway: SC issues status quo on share transfer
The Supreme Court today issued status quo on transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited in Dhaka Elevated Expressway till May 30
Wait for Ctg expressway nearing end
The elevated expressway in Chattogram, the first one in the port city, would be opened to traffic soon, said project officials.
Battery-run rickshaws must be stopped
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday asked the authorities concerned to take steps to stop the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the streets of the capital.
Airbus purchase: Next course of action after Biman committee evaluates offer
Civil Aviation Minister Mohammad Faruk Khan today said the government will take the next course of action on the purchase of the Airbus aircraft after receiving the report of Biman's high-powered committee evaluating Airbus' offer
Take steps to stop battery-run rickshaws, Quader tells authorities
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that the government is taking steps to stop battery-run rickshaws from plying the roads in the capital
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.
No decision yet on running metro rail on Fridays: MAN Siddique
The metro railway authority is yet to decide whether to run metro trains on Fridays
Key transport workers call 48-hour nationwide strike
Drivers and helpers of the prime movers announced a 48-hour strike throughout the country from tomorrow demanding withdrawal of a case what they termed a “false” case filed against a section of their leaders and workers
