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4 held with arms, ammo in NarailJoint forces in a drive arrested four people along with arms and ammunition from Lohagara upazila in Narail district early ...
Prime Bank distributes Braille books to enhance financial literacyPrime Bank PLC has taken another meaningful step toward inclusive banking by distributing Braille books among persons with visual impairments, ...
Metro rail to open extended route up to Kamalapur in Jan next yearDhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMCTL) which operates the metro rail service in the capital is expected to launch its ...
Dream rail link stuck at the platformFor residents of northern Bangladesh, the proposed Sirajganj-Bogura railway line has long symbolised hope-of faster travel, stronger trade links and ...
Election Landscape In Districts
Villages abuzz as contenders woo voters with promises of development
Patuakhali-2: Candidates brave freezing cold to hit campaign trailBAUFAL, PATUAKHALI, Jan 8: Ignoring the biting cold, candidates contesting the 13th national parliamentary election in Patuakhali-2 (Baufal) are campaigning ...
Braille system for dignified lifeEvery year on January 4th, the global community observes World Braille Day. It is a day dedicated to Louis Braille, ...
Defective bearing pads caused Farmgate metro rail accident: Probe committeeAn investigation committee has concluded that both bearing pads that detached from a metro rail pillar in the capital’s Farmgate ...
Special metro rail services to carry Khaleda's janaza attendeesDhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) will operate additional special metro rail services on Wednesday to ease the transportation of ...
Why our railway keeps losing despite massive spending?Railway is undoubtedly one of the comfortable means of transportations. This mode of transport is widely accepted by common commuters ...
Dhaka metro rail to run extra trips for Khaleda Zia’s funeralThe Dhaka metro rail authority will operate additional trips beyond the usual schedule to help people join Khaleda Zia’s funeral ...
More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailmentA train carrying 250 people derailed partially on Sunday in Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 98, officials said.The train's ...
NBR keeps metro rail tickets VAT-free until June '26 The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on metro rail services until June 30, ...
Bangladesh secures $688m ADB financing to upgrade Ctg–Dohazari rail linkBangladesh on Monday signed loan agreements worth $688 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to upgrade the 35-kilometre railway ...
ADB to provides $688m to build, upgrade Chattogram-Dohazari railway The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed loan agreements totaling $688 million to upgrade the 35-kilometer ...
West Indies 110-0, trail by 465, after Conway's epic 227 for New ZealandMOUNT MAUNGANUI, DEC 19: Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take ...
40-minute pause on metro rail for Victory DayThe Dhaka Metro Rail service will be suspended for 40 minutes on Dec 16, Victory Day, for the safety of ...
Nagad brings metro rail card recharge facility for commutersMetro Rail users now will be able to recharge their cards from the comfort of their home using Nagad wallet.The ...
Metro rail services to be suspended for some time on TuesdayDhaka's metro rail services will be suspended for 40 minutes on Tuesday (December 16) for security purpose.In a notice, the ...
Dr Yunus Meets Political Leaders
CA urges political unity, warns of plot to derail pollsChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party ...
Following authority's assurance, workers resume train operation at 8:15 pm 
DMTCL staff strike brings Metro rail to a haltDhaka's metro rail services came to a complete halt on Friday after employees of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited ...
Metro rail resumes as DMTCL staff call off strike after assurancesDhaka’s metro rail services resumed on Friday evening after employees of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) called off ...
Council of Advisers approves ordinances, withdraws VAT on metrorailThe Council of Advisers approved the drafts of three ordinances, withdrew the value added tax (VAT) on metrorail fares and ...
Metro rail services to shut from FridayDhaka Mass Transit Company Limited's (DMTCL) regular officers and employees will go into an indefinite work stoppage from Friday (December ...
Saudi, Qatar sign high speed rail deal to link kingdomsRIYADH, Dec 8:  signed a deal to construct a high-speed rail connecting the Gulf kingdoms' capitals, marking the latest sign ...
Deshbandhu Group distributes food, essentials to Korail fire victimsDeshbandhu Group provides humanitarian aid to families affected by the recent devastating fire in Dhaka's Korail slum. Organization distributed free ...
Non-tech rail officials accused of turning tech-training into tripAllegations of irregularities and misuse of power have surfaced against several officials of Bangladesh Railway, centering on a foreign training ...
Metro rail service suspended as 2 climb onto roofTrain services on Dhaka’s metro rail were temporarily suspended after two individuals climbed onto the roof of a train, authorities ...
Works on Dhaka-Ctg broad gauge rail line shelvedCHATTOGRAM, Nov 29: The works of the conversion of Dhaka-Cox's Bazar Railway route into broad gauge have now been shelved ...
Ansar-VDP distributes 500 blankets to Korail fire victims Bangladesh Ansar and VDP distributed 500 blankets to residents affected by the devastating fire on November 25 in the Korail ...
Shift 20pc of transport to rail, waterways to ease road pressure: FouzulRailways, Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that Bangladesh must shift at least 20 percent ...
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