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50 injured as Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura

Dhaka, March 18 -- Nine coaches of the Nilsagar Express train, which was carrying Eid-bound passengers to Nilphamari's Chilahati, have derailed in Bogura, causing injuries to around 50 passengers. Po... Read More


Several injured as Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura

Dhaka, March 18 -- Several people have been injured after the Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express, carrying homebound Eid travellers, derailed in Bogura's Adamdighi Upazila. Most of the injured were tr... Read More


99 pc of garment factories clear salaries, Eid bonuses: BGMEA president

Dhaka, March 18 -- Almost all export garment factories registered with BGMEA have paid February wages and festival allowances, except a couple of units whose payments are still in process, the trade b... Read More


99 percent of garment factories under BGMEA clear salaries, Eid bonuses, claims its president

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday claimed that all member factories have cleared workers' salaries for February and Eid bonuses. BGMEA... Read More


5 Dhaka-bound flights diverted to Chattogram due to inclement weather

Dhaka, March 18 -- At least five Dhaka-bound flights, including two on international routes, had to be diverted to Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport due to the adverse weather conditions ... Read More


'Souk-e-Ramadan 2026' held in Uttara

Dhaka, March 18 -- A Ramadan-themed fair, Souk-e-Ramadan 2026, was held on 13-14 March at the United Convention Center in Uttara, Dhaka, drawing approximately 15,000 visitors. The two-day event was j... Read More


Travellers prefer rented car, app-based intercity services

Dhaka, March 18 -- As the Eid-ul-Fitr festival is approaching, the long-route travellers are increasingly opting for private rented car and app-based Uber intercity services. It happens, as public tra... Read More


Govt issues directives to ensure hospital services during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 18 -- Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a 16-point directive to ensure emergency healthcare services in hospitals during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. At the same time... Read More


No extra fares being charged on trains, say Rail authorities

Dhaka, March 18 -- Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday said there is no scope for ticket examiners or counters to charge extra fare from passengers, dismissing recent claims circulating on social media. ... Read More


Bus passengers may incur Tk 1.48 billion in excess fares for travel during Eid: Jatri Kalyan Samity

Dhaka, March 18 -- Whether holidaymakers or homebound, passengers travelling in buses over the Eid ul Fitr holidays are slated to shell out an eye-watering Tk 1.48 billion (148 crore) in excess fares,... Read More