Bangladesh will launch two new intercity trains between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar later this month as authorities seek to meet growing passenger demand and reduce ticket shortages, state minister for railways Habibur Rashid said Saturday.
Households and drivers are facing severe gas shortages after a fire halted supplies from the Matarbari floating liquefied natural gas terminal.
Bangladesh has ranked 97th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, sharing the position with North Korea and remaining among the world’s weakest passports.
An independent safety audit has revealed severe structural defects in the Dhaka Metro Rail system, including 730 defective bearing pads and widespread cracking, raising deep concerns over passenger safety and infrastructure durability, according to a report in the Bangladesh Pratidin.
