July 10, 2026
"Locomotives are ready, and new coaches will be added swiftly," the railways minister says
He has promised a strict crackdown on roof-riding, station chaos
“Bangladesh was dealing with India regarding the provision of wagons and coaches. But now Dhaka has shown its interest in us for this purpose,” an official says
The government will fully fund the Tk 13.65 billion project
The upgrade is urgent to transport copper ore from Reko Diq mine
Bangladesh has reported its first death from COVID-19 in nearly 1.5 years