The Shipping Ministry has decided to start launch and steamer services on two special river routes to facilitate the travel of homebound travelers on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Under this arrangement, special water vessels will start operating from Basila and Shimulia tourist ghats in the capital from March 17, a press release from the […]
Meanwhile, on the Dhaka-Barishal route, Sakura Paribahan usually charges Tk 700 for a standard AC bus. During Eid it is charging Tk 1,100. There has been no increase in fare in Sohag Paribahan running on the same route. It charges 1,200 taka throughout the year for its high-quality AC buses. People associated with the transport […]
The Highway Police has identified 207 major potential congestion spots across the country for this year’s Eid travel. There are concerns that there may be traffic jams at these places due to pressure from homebound travelers during Eid. This information was revealed at a meeting held on Eid Yatra yesterday, Thursday afternoon, in the conference […]
Snow-capped mountains, vast high plateaus, the world’s highest peak Everest, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar and the Potala Palace, Tibet is full of immense natural splendor. For many travelers, Tibet is not just a destination but a unique place for spiritual exploration. However, travel to this area involves special administrative restrictions, challenging natural conditions, and health […]
New Railway Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam was present at the meeting and stressed the importance of preventing disruption in the program to ensure smooth Eid travel. Senior Information Officer of the Railway Ministry, Rezaul Karim Siddiqui, confirmed advance ticket sales and operation of special trains for Eid-ul-Fitr. This year the holy month of Ramzan started […]
But what makes it most special for me are the hot air balloons. Every morning at sunrise, countless balloons fly into the sky, turning the open morning horizon into a riot of colors. I saw a lot of photos of Cappadocia and kept thinking, when will I go, when will I go? I had long […]
With just two days left to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, one of the two major religious festivals of Muslims, thousands of people are leaving the capital Dhaka for home to visit their loved ones, with most travelling by road, rail and waterways.
Railway officials estimate that around 33,500 passengers will travel to different places this Eid. But if they are not able to run on time, how will they be able to meet this target? There should be an investigation as to why these delays occur. If trains do not run on time, private transport owners make […]
When traveling abroad, try to avoid using ridesharing services and taxis like Uber and Grab, but rather use public transportation as much as possible. Tourists can buy transportation passes in countries like Singapore and Malaysia so they can travel by various modes of public transportation, including metro rail and buses. Let us find out how […]
How to book tickets: Passengers aged 12-18 can purchase tickets separately using their parent’s account or by creating an account using their birth certificate. In that case, the recipient must keep a copy of the birth certificate. Foreigners can use their passports for registration. One cannot buy inter-district train tickets without successful verification of their […]
It said it would continue to communicate with the United States to “properly handle” the unforeseen situation. A Chinese government spokesman previously said that “China has no intention of violating any sovereign country’s land territory and airspace.” US officials said they took up the matter with their Chinese counterparts through diplomatic channels. A US official […]
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited qualified for the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup final by defeating Abahani Limited 3-2 at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Wednesday. Sheikh Russel emerged as the first unbeaten Group A champions after drawing 1-1 against Fortis FC, before defeating Bangladesh Navy (2-0) and Mohammedan SC […]
