railways University - October 13, 2026

US Ambassador Visits Parbatipur and Saidpur Railway Workshops

US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen recently inspected Bangladesh Railway’s Central Locomotive Workshop located in Parbatipur to observe firsthand the maintenance operations of American-built locomotives that facilitate nationwide passenger and cargo

Gabtoli–Dasherkandi Metro Rail Proposal Reaches Final Approval Stage

The revised development project proposal (DPP) for the construction of Metro Line-5 (South), stretching from Gabtoli to Dasherkandi, is slated for submission to the Planning Commission this week for official

RU Students Block Railway Tracks, Paralyze Train Links over TTE Assault on Peer

Rail communication linking Rajshahi to the remainder of the country was thrown into complete paralysis on Tuesday as students from Rajshahi University (RU) mounted a blockade on a railway line

India Launches First Domestically Developed Hydrogen Train

India has officially commissioned its inaugural hydrogen-propelled passenger train, joining an elite global tier of nations experimenting with the eco-friendly technology to decarbonize its massive transit network and transition away

Housing Minister in Parliament: / 100,000 Flats to be Built Across 58 Locations, Including Korail Slum

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher informed the National Parliament that plans have been undertaken to construct 100,000 affordable flats for low-income individuals across 58 areas in the capital,

Bangladesh Railway Releases Schedule for Advance Eid Train Tickets

Bangladesh Railway has announced the schedule for advance train ticket sales to ensure a smooth journey for passengers ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. In an effort to make the homecoming rush

DU Metro Station to Close on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh Shut until Noon

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced that the Dhaka University metro station will remain closed throughout Tuesday to facilitate the celebration of Pahela Baishakh. Additionally, the Shahbagh metro

Bangladesh and Korea Sign USD 3.63M Grant to Modernize Railway Operations

Bangladesh and the Republic of Korea today formalized a grant agreement aimed at modernizing the operational efficiency and safety of Bangladesh Railway. The two nations signed the Record of Discussion (RoD)

No Casualties Reported / Sylhet Rail Links Severed after Fuel Train Derails in Habiganj

Rail communication between Sylhet and the rest of the country remains suspended following the derailment of a fuel-laden train in Habiganj on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 9:45 pm near

Advance Ticket Sales for Post-Eid Return Journeys Begin

Bangladesh Railway has officially commenced the advance sale of return tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. To ensure a streamlined process, 100% of these tickets are being sold online. Starting Saturday (March

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