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No issuance of intercity train tickets from April 11
Dhaka, April 1: Bangladesh Railway has introduced new rules for issuing passenger train tickets due to coronavirus epidemic. A letter signed by Deputy Director of Railways (TC) Mohammad Nahid Hasan Khan on Wednesday (March 31) said the new rules would be issued.
Bike taxis banned for two weeks as Covid cases surge
Dhaka, April 1: The Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has banned the transport of passengers on motorcycles for two weeks due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation in the country. The matter was announced in an office order signed by BRTA Deputy Director (Engineering Branch) Bimalendu Chakma on Wednesday (March 31st).
Trains will run with half the seats vacant from April 1
Dhaka, March 30: Bangladesh Railway has said that 50 percent passengers will be transported in all trains from April 1.
Passengers to pay 60 percent more as new Covid guidelines come into force from March 31
Dhaka, March 30: The government has decided to increase fares by 60 percent on public transport as it will be carrying half the capacity of passengers to ensure physical distance to prevent coronavirus infection. The decision will take effect from tomorrow (Wednesday) and will remain in force for the next two weeks.
Proposed 'Mitali Express' to run between Dhaka and Jalpaiguri
Dhaka, March 22: Another train service is going to be launched between Bangladesh and India. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has named the Dhaka-Jalpaiguri train 'Mitali Express'. The name will be finalized if India does not object, railway authorities said.
Hajj pilgrims will have to get vaccinated: Ministry of Religious Affairs
Dhaka, March 17: Those who want to go for Hajj this year will have to take the coronavirus vaccine, a press release signed by Mohammad Anwar Hossain, senior information officer of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, read on Tuesday (March 16).
Shiva Chaturdashi Mela at Chandranath Dham, 6 trains to stop at Sitakunda
Dhaka, March 9: On the occasion of Shiv Chaturdashi Mela at Chandranath Dham in Sitakunda, 6 trains will stop at Sitakunda station from Tuesday (March 9). The Eastern Railway has taken this decision keeping in view the convenience of the visitors surrounding the Shiv Chaturdashi Mela.
Dhaka-Kathmandu rail connection possible: Misra
Dhaka, March 7, 2021: It is possible to launch direct train service between Dhaka and Kathmandu, said Nepal's Ambassador to Dhaka Dr. Banasidhar mixed. The name of this train service may be Dhaka-Kathmandu Maitri Express.
New Dash 8-400 aircraft Shwetbalaka reaches Dhaka
Dhaka, March 6: The much-awaited new Dash 8-400 aircraft named 'Shwetbalaka' reached Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport from renowned Canadian aircraft manufacturer de Havilland. After landing, the aircraft was greeted with a water cannon salute.
Aricha-Kazirhat ferry services to resume after two decades
Dhaka, February 27: The Aricha-Kazirhat ferry route has been re-launched after 20 years to alleviate the suffering of the people. Earlier, the ferry service was moved from Aricha to Paturia in 2002 due to navigability crisis. State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today inaugurated the Aricha-Kazirhat ferry service at the Aricha end of Manikganj on Saturday (February 27).
Dhaka-Jalpaiguri trains from March 26
Dhaka, February 25: Rail communication is being introduced between Jalpaiguri (NJP) of India and Dhaka. This rail service will be launched from March 26. This train will run two days a week. The train will leave NJP on Monday and Thursday and will leave Dhaka Cantonment Station on Tuesday and Friday.
Visitors express anger as Ahsan Manzil remains closed
Dhaka, February 22: In the current Corona situation, almost everything in the country is now fairly normal. The lockdown has been lifted from the sights. However, the historic Ahsan Manzil on the banks of the Buriganga in the capital has not been opened yet. This place of interest has been closed for 9 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Every day from morning till evening about 100 tourists come to Ahsan Manzil and return.
Cox Bazaar witnessing surge of travelers
Own correspondent, Dhaka, 21 February 2021: A large number of tourists have gathered at Cox's Bazar beach on the occasion of the great International Mother Language Day and a three-day weekly holiday. All the rooms in the hotels are booked in advance due to the sudden influx of tourists.
Bangladesh Biman's flight resumes Kathmandu service after 11 months
Dhaka, February 19: Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed regular flights to Kathmandu, Nepal after being closed for about 11 months due to the global pandemic. The flight left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2.15pm on Thursday (February 18).
Sri Lanka ready to invest in several sectors in Bangladesh
Own correspondent, Dhaka, 17 February 2021: Sri Lanka has expressed interest in investing in various sectors of Bangladesh, including the construction of tourism infrastructure.