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Bangladesh train service

Govt revives long-delayed chord line to shorten Dhaka-Ctg rail journey by 90km

Currently, trains on the country’s busiest rail corridor travel about 320 kilometres via Akhaura, Bhairab and Tongi, although the road distance is only 248 kilometres.

File photo of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: PMO

PM unveils major plans for transport modernisation and climate resilience

Road Transport and Bridges, Shipping and Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam speaks at a press briefing held at the Press Information Department (PID) conference room at Secretariat on 16 June 2026. Photo: Collected

10 more districts to be brought under rail network: Minister Rabiul

Representational image. Photo: TBS/File

Govt proposes Tk60,730cr for transport infrastructure in FY27

Due to Eid-Ul-Adha buses are lined up. 24 May 2026 Photo: TBS

Traffic pressure builds on Dhaka-Tangail, Dhaka-Mymensingh highways

Photo: TBS

Ducsu leaders stage sit-in over alleged move to halt bus service on Saturdays

File Photo of Metro rail. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Govt plans commuter network to take pressure off Dhaka 

Dr Fahmida Khatun. Sketch: TBS

Scrap universal fuel subsidies, target farmers and transport instead: Fahmida to govt

Photo: UNB

Transport contractors go on strike in Khulna, food supply disrupted

Representational image. Photo: Saad Abdullah

DMTCL announces special metro rail schedule for Ramadan

Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant on the Ministry of Railways, Dr Sheik Moinuddin, gave an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) at his office today. Photo: BSS

600km rail lines to be expanded to boost freight transport: Sheik Moinuddin

Photo: UNB

Drones to transport blood in Wales in life-saving trial

Photo: UNB

Cold, foggy condition to persist in Bangladesh; transport disruptions likely