Tk 4.50cr allocated for feasibility study of 2nd Padma Bridge
Tk 4.50cr allocated for feasibility study of 2nd Padma Bridge

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday informed Parliament that Tk 4.50 crore has been allocated in the proposed budget for FY 2026-27 for conducting a feasibility study of the proposed Second Padma Bridge between Paturia and Daulatdia, reports BSS. He disclosed this while...

Govt. to establish environmentally sustainable road network in country
Govt. to establish environmentally sustainable road network in country

The government is working to develop a safe, modern, technology-driven and environmentally sustainable road network in the country, reports BSS. In was reflected in the budget speech of the finance minister in the parliament on Thursday when he said, Integrated development activities under the...

Jamuna Bridge collects Tk20 crore in tolls over six days
Jamuna Bridge collects Tk20 crore in tolls over six days

The holy Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated across the country on Thursday, carrying the message of sacrifice, equality, and brotherhood. Ahead of the festival, heavy pressure from homebound travelers was seen on the Jamuna Bridge and its connecting highways over the past several days. Despite...

30km traffic jam on Dhaka–Tangail–Jamuna Bridge highway
30km traffic jam on Dhaka–Tangail–Jamuna Bridge highway

Vehicle movement has slowed significantly across nearly 30 kilometers of the DhakaTangailJamuna Bridge Highway due to excessive traffic pressure, adverse weather conditions, accidents, and multiple vehicle breakdowns on the Jamuna Bridge and its connecting roads overnight. Since late Tuesday...

Govt working to ensure safe roads: Rabiul
Govt working to ensure safe roads: Rabiul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said the government is working in an integrated way to ensure safer roads across the country. Various initiatives are being implemented to reduce road accidents, including infrastructure development, training skilled drivers, controlling...

‘Govt plans to build 2nd Padma Bridge’
‘Govt plans to build 2nd Padma Bridge’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday said the government has taken a plan to construct the 2nd Padma Bridge likely to be at the Daulatdia-Paturia point. We are going to construct the 2nd Padma Bridge. The feasibility study has already been completed. We are now...

‘No scope for extortion on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals’
‘No scope for extortion on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said there will be no room for extortion involving vehicles transporting sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, warning that the government will take immediate legal action against anyone involved if information is received. Speaking to...

NASA's Perseverance rover spots 'Crocodile Bridge' on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover spots 'Crocodile Bridge' on Mars

NASAs Perseverance rover used the Mastcam-Z camera system to capture a sweeping 360-degree panorama of a geologically rich region nicknamed Crocodile Bridge on the rim of Jezero Crater, offering scientists a rare look at some of the oldest terrain in the solar system. As mentioned by the...

No more wasteful mega projects, says Bridges Minister
No more wasteful mega projects, says Bridges Minister

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said that the government does not want to undertake mega projects by wasting public money. He mentioned that, unlike the previous Awami League government, the current government does not intend to take up large-scale projects without proper...

Probe underway into alleged corruption in Padma Bridge, two other mega projects
Probe underway into alleged corruption in Padma Bridge, two other mega projects

Investigations into alleged irregularities and corruption in three major infrastructure projectsincluding the Padma Bridge, the Karnaphuli Tunnel, and the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expresswayare currently underway, Roads Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Parliament on Sunday....

Bus fares increased by 11 paisa per km
Bus fares increased by 11 paisa per km

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has announced a hike in bus fares, increasing rates by 11 paisa per kilometre for both long-distance and inter-district routes. He made this announcement after a meeting with labor and employers at the Secretariat on Thursday regarding the...

Fare list for AC buses and minibuses to be formulated soon: Road Minister
Fare list for AC buses and minibuses to be formulated soon: Road Minister

The government is set to introduce separate fare chart for air-conditioned (AC) buses and minibuses, with plans to display the rates digitally inside public transport to ensure transparency for passengers. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam disclosed this in parliament on...