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Activities of a banned party still visible reflects failure for nation: Rabiul
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said that the continued visibility of activities by a banned political party reflects a failure on the part of the nation. The fact that the activities of a banned party are still noticeable is a failure for the nation. I do not wish to...
Waiting time for vessels at Ctg port near zero: Rabiul
Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday told the House that the operation of Patenga Container Terminal has significantly improved efficiency at Chattogram Port, bringing the average waiting time for vessels down to near zero, reports BSS. Responding to a starred question from...
‘Everything is very good’
Road Transport, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam says he does not view the difficulties facing his ministries as challenges, insisting that everything is very good and describing challenges as a matter of management. Rabiul Alam currently oversees three key ministries...
Road Minister says extra fares collected mid-journey, not at counters
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said passengers are being charged extra fares during journeys rather than at ticket counters, as Eid travel pressure continues across the country. He made the remarks after visiting the BRTA control room in the capital on Wednesday morning....
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 working to build modern, safe communication network with JICA support
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said the government is working to develop a modern, safe and internationally standard communication network in the country, stressing that Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)s continued support is...
‘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...
Govt moves to boost Benapole port operations: Minister
Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has undertaken comprehensive measures to ensure security and discipline at Benapole Land Port, alongside initiatives to make import and export operations more dynamic and efficient, reports BSS. The...
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...
Govt has no plan to hand over Ctg Port to any foreign operator: Minister
Minister for Shipping Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has no plan to hand over the countrys prime seaport-Chattogram Port- to any foreign operator, reports BSS. There is no plan to hand over Chattogram Port to any foreign operator, the Minister...
Bangladesh seeks US support for modern transport system
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam held a courtesy meeting with US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen at the Secretariat on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed various issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on...
Country has 3,428.09 km of rail network: Railways Minister
Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said in parliament that there is now a total of 3,428.09 kilometres of railway tracks across the country, reports BSS. Replying to a starred question from treasury bench lawmaker Md Mosharraf Hossain (Bogura-4), the minister said the network...