13+ hour, 47+ min ago  (274+ words) DHAKA, May 24, 2026 (BSS) - Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam today said there is no fear of any major disruption to train schedules during the Eid-ul-Azha rush despite the mounting pressure of homebound passengers. "Passenger demand for train travel rises sharply during…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (133+ words) Metro rail offers 25pc discount for senior citizens, special needs passengers Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Metro rail offers 25pc discount for senior citizens, special needs passengers DHAKA, May 24, 2026 (BSS) - Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a 25 percent discount on single-trip…...

12+ hour, 46+ min ago  (315+ words) DHAKA, May 24, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Railways and Bangladesh Railway have announced a 25 percent fare discount on train travel for senior citizens and physically challenged passengers, effective from tomorrow. Under the new arrangement, citizens aged 65 years and above will be…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (296+ words) DHAKA, May 23, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Railways secretary Md Fahimul Islam today visited the country's main rail hub Kamalapur Rail station ahead of Eid ul Adha and outlined the overall security measures and preparation." "We have taken extensive security and management measures…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (282+ words) DHAKA, Mar 17, 2026 (BSS) - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir today said that all units of the police department will be deployed to ensure a smooth, safe and hassle-free journey for people traveling home during Eid. "There would…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (400+ words) BARISHAL, March 14, 2026 (BSS) - Advance booking of launch cabins for Eid travelers on the Dhaka'Barishal river route has begun, with nearly all cabin tickets already sold out for several scheduled trips." Authorities say additional launches may be deployed if passenger pressure…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (503+ words) DHAKA, Mar 3, 2026 (BSS) - Road Transport and Bridges, Shipping, and Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam today said three categories of passengers will receive a 25 percent discount on metro rail and long-distance train services." "They are senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and…...