Although long-haul bus services remained suspended since early last month, it had very little impact on the number of vehicles which travelled between Dhaka and the north-western districts via Bangabandhu Bridge last month.
Around 5.72 lakh vehicles crossed the country s largest bridge in April, down from 6.14 lakh the previous month, according to the monthly traffic report released by Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA).
Some 3.10 lakh vehicles used the bridge in April last year amid suspension of public transport services, shows the report.
The number of cars and motorcycles using Bangabandhu Bridge saw a sharp rise during the lockdown as these light vehicles apparently replaced buses as modes of transport, sources said.
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Published: 23 May 2021 03:06 PM BdST
Updated: 23 May 2021 03:06 PM BdST A halted train at the deserted Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka amid a coronavirus lockdown. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The Bangladesh government will run rail services on a limited scale from Monday as pandemic curbs on long-haul travels ease. );
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As many as 28 intercity trains will run two-way trips across Bangladesh, according to Shariful Alam, a spokesman for the Ministry of Railways.
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan announced the resumption of rail services from an event on Sunday, Alam said, adding trains will be allowed to carry passengers to half of their capacity.
A circular was issued in this regard.
Nur Mohammad Mazumder, chairman of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), confirmed to The Daily Star that movement of long-distance buses will resume from tomorrow.
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan in a contract signing ceremony at Rail Bhaban in Dhaka today. Photo: STAR
Also, in total 56 intercity trains (up and down) and 18 local trains will resume operation from tomorrow, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said during a deal signing ceremony today.
He came up with the information at Rail Bhaban in Dhaka today.
Fifty percent train tickets will be available online. No ticket would be available at station counters to avoid crowds during the present Covid-19 situation.
Railway Projects’ Revisions: Officials blame pandemic
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan in a contract signing ceremony at Rail Bhaban in Dhaka today. Photo: STAR
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Shrugging off their responsibilities, the railway authorities have blamed the Covid-19 situation for the wholesale revision of the railway projects that are being implemented to improve services. There are valid reasons for the delays. However, I have been making field visits and trying to complete all the projects on time after taking charge of the ministry, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said at a programme yesterday. We left no stone unturned and hope to complete the projects timely, he said in reply to a query.
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