The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, a lifeline for the country's trade and commerce, has been plagued by cracks and potholes, particularly along its Cumilla segment, causing serious disruptions to traffic and posing risks to road users. The 105-kilometre stretch from Chauddagram to Daudkandi in Cumilla is in an alarming state, with key sections
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6 RMG workers dead after bus runs them over on highway
At least six workers of a garment factory were dead and eight others were injured when a speeding bus ran them over while they were waiting to board another bus on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila, under Mymensingh district, today. Four of the deceased were identified as Jesmine Akter, 35; Sirajul
Govt to introduce ITS tech to improve road safety
The government is bringing new technology to plug the gaps in the detection and tracking of reckless driving left by conventional methods to ensure safer highways, official sources said. The implementation of the technology-driven Intelligent Transport System (ITS) will allow the authorities to elevate highway surveillance on a par with developed
JS body wants steps to drive out highway three-wheelers
A parliamentary watchdog has recommended taking necessary steps to stop plying of already declared illegal battery-run three wheelers on the highways under the eight divisions to ensure road safety. The recommendation came on Monday at 15th meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Road Transport and Bridges ministry at the Jatiya
Commuters suffer as Kushtia-Rajbari highway caves in
A portion of Kushtia-Rajbari regional highway caved in recently for the third time within a span of two years, disrupting vehicular movement and raising the risk of accidents. The road stretching from Kumarkhali Bus Stand to Golchattar area was constructed involving Tk 190 crore in 2020. Later, renovation work was carried
