Another fatal train crash could have been Friday’s news headline, but this time the lucky passengers of ‘Chattrola Express’ were saved as two young men took quick action after a truck got stuck at Murapara level-crossing in Burichang upazila here…
Tag: Transportation
700 level-crossings in railway west zone lack gatemen
More than 700 level crossings in the western region of Bangladesh Railway — Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions — are operating without gatemen, increasing the risks of deadly accidents.
Launch services resume after 50hrs
Launch services resumed across Bangladesh on Monday morning after a disruption of more than 50 hours caused by cyclone ‘Bulbul’. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) issued a notice in this regard on Sunday night.
Poor navigability disrupts water transportation in Khulna
Most rivers in Khulna Division are facing a serious navigability problem, hampering the movement of boats and vessels as repeated requests for dredging fell on deaf ears.
Dhaka Police chief warns against new traffic law abuse
Strict actions will be taken against traffic sergeants if they are found involved in abusing the new Road Transport Act, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam here on Monday.
No fuel for vehicles without renewed fitness papers: HC
The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to refrain from selling oil and gas to vehicles the fitness certificates of which have not been renewed.
Govt alone can’t ensure road safety: PM asks all for caution
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said ensuring road safety is not the responsibility of the government or drivers alone as all will have to come up to deal with it.
Hyundai Motor evolves AI-based autonomous driving technology
Seoul Oct 21 (Xinhua/UNB) — Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea’s automotive giant, said Monday that it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, driver-customized autonomous driving technology.
4th ATR72-600 aircraft added to US-Bangla fleet
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNB) – US-Bangla Airlines has added a brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft which came straight from the factory in France landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 4:30pm on Saturday, said a…
PM launches Kurigram Express train that will save two hours
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday launched the much-coveted intercity train ‘Kurigram Express’ on the Kurigram-Dhaka-Kurigram route.
Two new metro rail projects worth Tk 940 bln approved in BD
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved two mega MRT projects — Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-1) and Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-5: Northern Route)—involving Tk…
BD Uber drivers enforce 24-hr strike
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Uber driver partners under the banner of Dhaka Ridesharing Drivers Union enforced a 24-hour strike from Sunday midnight to realize their various demands, including reduction in the commission taken by the company to 12 percent…
Biman flight makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport
A flight of Singapore-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing on Monday morning at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Shimulia-Kathalbari ferry services resume after 10 hrs
Munshiganj, Oct 9 – Ferry services on the Shimulia-Kathalbari route resumed on Wednesday morning after a 10-hour suspension due to strong current in the Padma River.
BMW to recall defective vehicles in China
Beijing, Oct. 5 (Xinhua/UNB) — German auto brand BMW will recall 45 cars in the Chinese market due to problems in engine control modules, according to China’s market regulator.
BD constructing 45 terminal pontoons for river ports
Narayanganj, Sept 29 (UNB) – As part of the move to develop the country’s shipping sector utilising the blue economy, the government is building 45 terminal pontoons to install those at different river ports.
Global requests for SSR for airline passengers nearly double
• Little-known SSR code, DPNA 1, can be used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance • Many airlines offer support to meet passengers’ individual needs once alerted via the SSR code…
Public transports not yet woman-passenger-friendly
Dhaka, Sept 25 (UNB) – Female passengers continue to face various harassments in public transports in the city as a women-friendly transport system could not be ensured yet though the number of working women has increased.
World Bank VP for improving road safety to keep growth pace
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh must take urgent steps to improve road safety to continue its robust growth, World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region Hartwig Schafer said on Tuesday as he concluded a two-day visit to the country…
4th Dreamliner ‘Rajhanso’ added to Biman fleet
Dhaka, Sept 11 (UNB) – Biman Bangladesh Airlines added 4th Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, ‘Rajhanso’, to its fleet on Saturday.
Trainee pilot lands plane safely after instructor passes out
A student pilot in Australia safely landed a light aircraft during a flying lesson, after his instructor passed out at the controls.
What steps taken for security of Kulaura rail bridge: HC
Dhaka, Aug 19 – The High Court (HC) on Monday directed the Director General of Bangladesh Railways to submit a report before it by on October 24 on what steps they have been taken to ensure security of the Boromchal…
100-km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway annoy home-goers
Tangail – A 100-km tailback was created on Dhaka-Tangail highway on Friday, inflicting sufferings on thousands of homebound Eid holidaymakers.
Huge home bound Eid traffic jam on Dhaka-Paturia Highway
Manikganj – Hundreds of buses that left the capital for their destinations were stuck in a long tailback at Paturia ferry terminal, causing immense suffering to the home-bound Eid holidaymakers.
Eid passengers start leaving Dhaka braving bad weathe
Dhaka – People, in their thousands, started leaving the capital on Thursday for their ancestral homes braving the bad weather to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha with their near and dear ones.
কক্সবাজার ট্রাফিক ব্যবস্থা বিষয়ে বিএনপি আলীগের তরুণ নেতারা
কক্সবাজার: বিশ্বের দীর্ঘতম সৈকত নগরী কক্সবাজারের সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে ক্রমবর্ধমান যানজট নিরসনের দাবিতে ডেমোক্রেসি ইন্টারন্যাশনালের রাজনৈতিক ফেলো বাংলাদেশ ছাত্রলীগ কক্সবাজার জেলা কমিটির নির্বাহী সদস্য তানজিদ ওয়াহিদ লোটাস এবং বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী ছাত্রদলের কক্সবাজার পেকুয়া উপজেলা কমিটির সিনিয়র যুগ্ম সম্পাদক শওকত হোছাইন আজ…
BD High Court directives to bring discipline back on roads
Dhaka, June 20 – In a verdict, the High Court yesterday issued a set of directives to bring back discipline on the road and reducing road accident across the country. While delivering a judgment, the HC bench comprising Justice JBM…
BD railway faces huge crowd for advance Eid Festival tickets
Dhaka, May 25 – A massive crowd was seen at Kamalapur Railway Station and Airport Railway station as Hundreds of ticket-seekers thronged the ticket counters. Everyone needed a ticket of June 3. Ticket seekers gathered at the stations in huge…
Hasina opens 2nd Meghna, Gumti bridges on prime BD highway
Dhaka, May 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the much-sought 930-metre Second Meghna Bridge and the 1410-metre Second Gumti Bridge on Dhaka-Chittagong highway, aiming to reduce the plight of travellers on this vital national highway. The Prime…
Next BD annual dev plan to prioritise transport sector
Dhaka, May 21 – The National Economic Council (NEC) in a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair on Tuesday approved a Taka 2,02,721 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) outlay for the next fiscal giving highest priority to…