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State minister Shahe Alam assures extortion-free cattle transportation ahead of Eid

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam on Wednesday assured that cattle transport ahead of Eid-ul-Azha will be free from extortion.“We assure that there will be no extortion targeting those transporting sacrificial animals. If any such incident ...

National,Travel & Tourism,Chattogram,Education & Research

CU seeks railway support to upgrade shuttle train transport system

A meeting was held between the Chittagong University (CU) administration and Bangladesh Railway (Eastern Region) to improve the quality of shuttle train services and address existing problems faced by students.The meeting took place at the CU Vice-Chancellor’s office on Monday. CU Vice-Ch...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Transportation & Aviation

Transport fares to be rationally adjusted: PM’s Adviser Zahed

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting  Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said transport fares will be rationally fixed in line with the recent increase in fuel prices.He made the remarks at a press briefing on the progress of various government activities at the Press Infor...

National,Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation,Religion

Govt ensures safe transport, healthcare for Hajj pilgrims: Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad on Tuesday said comprehensive measures have been taken to ensure safe transportation, healthcare, immigration and pre-departure facilities for Hajj pilgrims.Kaikobad said this in response to a written question from ruling party lawmaker ...

World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Transportation & Aviation

Fuel crisis: Pakinstan’s Punjab announces free public transport after federal move

Pakistan’s Punjab province has introduced free public transport services. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz after the federal government revealed a similar plan for Islamabad.“I encourage everyone to make full use of these facilities and choose public transport fo...

World,Accident, Fire, Disaster

At least 66 dead after Colombia military transport plane crashes

A Colombian military plane carrying 125 soldiers and crew members crashed on takeoff early Monday, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said.The C-130 Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador and P...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Transportation & Aviation,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Adequate fuel to be ensured for public transport from Mar 15: Minister

Road Transport, Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam speaks with journalists after visiting Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka on Friday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Photo: PIDRoad Transport, Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Friday said adequate ...

National,Country, Districts,Transportation & Aviation

Transport contractors go on strike in Khulna, food supply disrupted

Food supply activities in Khulna have come to a standstill following an indefinite strike by members of Khulna Food Transport Contractors Association, with leaders blaming a truck owners’ syndicate for the crisis.The work stoppage has halted the movement of goods trucks and suspended loading a...

National,Transportation & Aviation

BRTA, DAM jointly train 1,180 public transport drivers

A total of 1,180 public transport drivers have been trained jointly by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) to raise awareness about health hazards of tobacco use and ensure proper implementation of the Tobacco Control Act (amended in 2013).According to a pr...

World

Drones to transport blood in Wales in life-saving trial

Specially commissioned drones will be used to carry blood donations across Wales as part of a new trial aimed at saving lives. Currently, blood processed in south Wales is transported by road, a journey that can take several hours.The Dragon’s Heart project plans to fly life-saving blood sampl...

National,Country, Districts

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

Weather across Bangladesh is expected to remain dry on Monday with a temporary partly cloudy sky while moderate to thick fog may disrupt normal life in many areas, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).The Met office forecast said fog is likely to form at places over the countr...

National,Politics

Transport services may face disruption due to thick fog: BMD

Moderate to thick fog may temporarily disrupt air navigation, inland river transport and road communication in different parts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).In its regular bulletin, BMD said moderate to thick fog may occur at places across the country fr...

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Yunus stresses integrated transport growth without harming nature

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday emphasised the need for an integrated and balanced development of the country’s roads, railways, airways and waterways, urging that such progress must not come at the cost of nature, the environment, or rivers.“Our transport system is in a very...

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Illegal transports tyrannise commuters

Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters rely on medley of vehicles plying Dhaka’s roads to reach their destinations. But it looks bedlam on the city street increasingly overrun by unauthorised vehicles — legunas, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, microbuses, and private cars — operatin...

Editorial

Build political consensus before finalising integrated transport master plan

The government’s initiative to formulate Bangladesh’s first-ever Integrated National Transport Master Plan is a landmark step toward building a modern, efficient, and sustainable communication network. For the first time, the country is set to bring roads, railways, airways, and waterway...

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Integrated transport master plan, map by Dec: CA’s spl assistant Moinuddin

The government has started work to develop the country’s first-ever integrated national transport master plan and final map by December, aiming to bring all modes of communication under a single coordinated framework, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Road Transp...

Editorial

Cargo trains must increase for smooth container transport

It is a matter of concern that shortage of cargo trains is causing delay in transporting containers loaded with imported goods from the Chattogram Port, the country’s main gateway for export-import activities. Such picture of the country’s main sea port makes us worried. A vital maritime...

National,Travel & Tourism,Politics

Govt takes multimodal transport plan for smooth and fast communication

Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday said the government has taken a multimodal transport plan, aiming to integrate all modes of transport — road, rail and waterways — based on suitability.“Land acquisition is a costly process. We need to move awa...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Chattogram

Ctg-Dhaka fuel transportation via pipeline to begin Saturday

BSS, CHATTOGRAM: The country is set to formally launch its first-ever underground pipeline-based fuel transportation facility from Chattogram to Dhaka on Saturday.With this landmark initiative, experts have opined that a new horizon is going to be opened in the country's fuel oil transportation ...

Business & Commerce

Saudia transports over 17.5m guests in 1st half of 2025

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has achieved growth in its operational performance for the first half of 2025, based to the latest performance report. The airline carried more than 17.5 million guests, marking a 7.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Millions...