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Arijit Singh to receive Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor
The Indian government has revealed the complete list of Padma award recipients for 2025. The Padma awards, Indias highest civilian honors, are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. A standout name is Bollywoods top musician, Arijit Singh, who is set to...
Ferry services in Padma, Jamuna rivers halted due to dense fog
Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj have been suspended since 1:30am on Friday due to dense fog. The suspension caused four ferries stuck in the middle of the Padma and Jamuna rivers and over 500 vehicles at the terminals. Nasir Chowdhury, deputy...
Raging Padma River turned into sandbars
The once-robust Padma River is no more visible now. This major river of the country has shrunk in size. Due to the decrease in the upstream water flow, a large part of the Padma flowing past Rajshahi has now turned into sandbars during the dry season. This change has threatened the lives,...
Train from Benapole arrives in Dhaka
Train service on the Benapole-Dhaka route via the Padma Bridge began on Tuesday as the Ruposhi Bangla Express, with a 768-seat capacity, made its first journey from Benapole to Dhaka. The train left Benapole Railway Station for Dhaka at 3:00 pm with 927 passengers in 12 coaches and reached...
Khulna comes close to Dhaka as train service via Padma Bridge takes off
The much-awaited train service connecting Khulna and Dhaka via the Padma Bridge officially began operations on Tuesday, reports UNB. The inaugural journey of the Jahanabad Express started from Khulna Railway Station at 6:00 am with an expected arrival time of 9:45 am at Dhaka Railway Station....
Rail service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge tomorrow
After a long wait, passenger train service on the new Benapole-Dhaka route via the Padma Bridge will begin on Tuesday. Jashore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Azharul Islam will formally inaugurate the services at Benapole Railway Station. The newly launched service will reduce travel time...
New Dhaka-Khulna train services via Padma Bridge to launch on Dec 24
Two new passenger train services will be launched from Dhaka to Khulna and Benapole via Kashiani Junction through Padma Bridge on December 24, reports UNB. The Ministry of Railways announced this in a press release on Wednesday. Jahanabad Express on Khulna-Dhaka-Khulna route and Ruposhi...
Renowned lyricist & composer Abu Zafar passes away
Renowned lyricist and composer of numerous timeless songs, Abu Zafar, is no more. His daughter, Jihan Faria, confirmed his passing. The composer had been suffering from various age-related complications for some time. He was 82 years old. Abu Zafar will be laid to rest at Kushtia Municipal...
Recruiting agencies laundered amount equivalent to four Metrorail projects
White Paper on State of the Bangladesh Economy reveals various aspects of economic mismanagement of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina led government. According to the committee responsible for the white paper, the recruiting agencies have transacted amount equivalent to the cost of four...