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Bangladesh
Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the most densely populated countries in the world, and shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast; to the south it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor; and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim in the north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial and cultural centre. Chittagong, the second-largest city, is the busiest port on the Bay of Bengal. The official language is Bengali, one of the easternmost branches of the Indo-European language family. Bangladesh forms the sovereign part of the historic and ethnolinguistic region of Bengal, which was divided during the Partition of India in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upaban Express
Upaban Express ( bn, উপবন এক্সপ্রেস) is an intercity train running from Dhaka to Sylhet under Bangladesh Railway. Upaban Express was inaugurated on 4 May 1988. Three other intercity trains, Parabat Express, Jayantika Express and Kalni Express run on this route. Schedule (Bangladesh Railway's schedule is variable. Please visit the official website oBangladesh Railwayto verify the latest schedule. The following schedule is in accordance with the 52nd schedule of Bangladesh Railway, which is effective from 10 January 2020.) Stopover (In some cases, the journey of a train may be changed by Bangladesh Railway. The following list is valid till 2020.) * Dhaka Airport Railway Station * Bhairab Bazar Junction * Azampur Railway Station * Shaistaganj * Srimangal * Vanugas * Shamsernagar * Kulaura Junction * Baramchal * Maizgaon Accident On 24 June 2019, on its way to Dhaka from Sylhet, Upaban Express had an accident at Baramchal, Moulvibazar Moulvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurigram Express
Kurigram Express (Train no. 797-798) is a non-stop intercity train that runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and the northern Kurigram District. This train provides a more effective connection between the capital and northern Bengal. History On October 16, 2019, prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated this train service by video conference. This named train service is running with the cars imported from Indonesia. The coaches are originately PT INKA rolling stock. Locomotives and seats The train has 14 coaches in addition to a locomotive. Schedule Kurigram Express begins its journey from Kurigram at 7:20 am and it reaches Dhaka at 5:25 pm. On the return trip, it leaves Dhaka at 8:45 pm and reaches Kurigram at 6:15 am. Stops The train makes stops at the following 9 stations: * Kurigram railway station * Rangpur railway station * Badargang railway station * Parbatipur railway station * Joypurhat railway station * Santahar railway station * Madhnagar railway stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benapole Railway Station
Benapole railway station () is a railway station in Bangladesh situated in Benapole of Jessore District, close to the Bangladesh–India border. It is used to import goods from India. It is part of the Petrapole-Benapole line connecting Benapole to Petrapole in India. Now it is connected to almost all over Bangladesh Railway because of Padma Bridge Train services References {{coord, 23.0431, 88.9026, type:railwaystation_region:BD, display=title Rail Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport *Rail transport and related matters *Rail (rail transport) or railway lines, the running surface of a railway Arts and media Film * ''Rails'' (film), a 1929 Italian film by Mario Camerini * ''Rail'' ( ... Buildings and structures in Khulna Division Khulna Division Railway stations in Jessore District Railway stations in Bangladesh opened in the 19th century Railway stations opened in 1884 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benapole Express
Benapole Express (Train no. 795-796) is a semi non-stop intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Benapole. The train connects the capital to an important Land port of Bangladesh. History There was no train service directly from Benapole to Dhaka. So Bangladesh government had decided to operate a new intercity train on Dhaka-Benapole route as the existing train makes 14 stops, taking the total travel time to 10 to 12 hours. In order to reach Dhaka, the passengers of India are facing extreme suffering. The only road to travel depends on the bus. This breakthrough move saves at least 3 to 4 hours as Benapole Express is reaching its destination within 7–8 hours daily. The Benapole Express has been scheduled to run non-stop for six days every week. Naming The train is named after its final destination. At first, a few names including Bandar Express, Ichhamati Express and Benapole Express were proposed but Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had finalized the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchagarh Express
The Panchagarh Express (Train no. 793-794) is a Semi non-stop intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and the most northern Panchagarh District. The train connects the capital to northern Bengal. History Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated this service by videoconference from Dhaka on 25 May 2019. This named train service will run seven days a week. Schedule ''Panchagarh Express'' begins its journey from Kamalapur railway station at 22:45. It stops at the Airport railway station, Dhaka at 23:17, and another at Santaher railway station at 04:15. It usually reaches Parbatipur at 06:00. and Dinajpur at 06:37. It makes another stop at Pirganj railway station at 07:23. It reaches Thakurgaon at 07:50 and its final destination, Panchagarh, at 08:50. The reverse journey starts from Panchagarh at 12.30; Thakurgaon Road at 13:10; Pirganj railway station at 13:35 and reaches Kamalapur Railway Station at 21.55pm. On its return route, it stops at Thakurgao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banalata Express
The Banalata Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train (Train no. 791/792) which runs between Chapainawabganj and Dhaka under Bangladesh Railway. History A new passenger train with modern facilities had started serving people to connect the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with its northern city of Rajshahi on 25 April 2019. After few days this train route extended up to Chapainawabganj. Now its running Chapainawabganj-Rajashahi to Dhaka. The train has modern facilities like bio-toilet, recliner chair, Wi-Fi connections, LED display, and save at least one and a half hour journey time than those of the existing three express trains plying between Dhaka and Rajshahi. The train starts from Chapainawabganj at 6:00 am and arrives Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka at 11:30 am. Then it leaves Dhaka at 1:30 pm and reaches Chapainawabganj at 7:30 pm. Naming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the train ‘Bonolota Express’ named after a famous Bangla poem Bonolota Sen by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shonar Bangla Express
Shonar Bangla Express (Train no. 787/788) is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Chittagong. Along with Suborno Express, Shonar Bangla Express has been considered one of the prestigious trains in Bangladesh. The train connects capital Dhaka with port city Chittagong of Bangladesh. History Shonar Bangla was introduced as a non stop inter-city train which offers quality food and fast service. Since its inauguration, the train had started from Dhaka Railway Station . Shonar Bangla gets the top priority on Bangladesh Railway network. It only gives stoppage at Dhaka Airport Station. The fare of the train is higher than Subarna Express. The Fare includes food price supplied by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. Schedule The train departs Dhaka railway station at 07:00 AM (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrives Chittagong at 12:20 PM. In return trip, it departs Chittagong at 05:00 PM and arrives Dhaka at 10:10 PM. Tuesday is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalni Express
Kalni Express (Train no. 773/774) is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka (capital of Bangladesh) and Sylhet (north-eastern major city). Kalni Express was conceived to be the non stop train of Dhaka-Sylhet route of Bangladesh Railway but it has since lost that status. History Kalni Express made its inaugural run on 15 May 2012 with a view to meet demands of increasing passengers of Dhaka-Sylhet route . The train started its inaugural journey with total 12 carriages including an AC carriage. Schedule The train runs between Dhaka and Sylhet district while touching other districts like Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Habiganj and Maulavibazar. It departs Dhaka railway station at 03:00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time) and arrives Sylhet at 09:30 PM. In return trip, it departs Sylhet at 06:15 AM and arrives Dhaka at 01:00 PM. Friday is the weekly holiday of this train. Stoppages * Dhaka Bimanbondor * Bhairab Bazar Junction (Only For 774) * Narsingdi (Only For 774) * Azampur * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangpur Express
Rangpur Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train which runs between Rangpur and Dhaka under Bangladesh Railway. The train was launched in 2011. It is one of the fastest and most luxurious trains in Bangladesh. The train does not operate on Sundays. Train schedule Departure from Rangpur: 20:00 hrs Arrival to Dhaka: 06:05 hrs Departure from Dhaka: 09:00 hrs Arrival to Rangpur: 19:00 hrs Day off: Sunday History On March 27, during Rangpur visit of the then Communications Minister Abul Hossain promised to start a new train between Dhaka and Rangpur. According to that announcement, Rangpur Express was launched on 21 August 2011. Route(s) * Rangpur Railway Station * Kaunia Junction * Pirgachha * Bamondanga * Noldanga * Gaibandha * Bonarpara * Sonatola * Bogura * Santahar Junction * Natore * Chatmohor * West of the Bangabandhu Bridge * East of the Bangabandhu Bridge * Airport Station * Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka SMS Tracking code R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitra Express
Chitra Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train which runs between the capital city Dhaka and the south western city Khulna. Name This train is named after the river Chitra of Narail. Schedule Chitra Express starts its journey from Khulna at 09:00 am and arrives Dhaka at 05:55 pm. Then it departs Dhaka at 07:00 pm and arrives Khulna at 03:40 am. During its run, Chitra Express crosses Jamuna Bridge and Hardinge Bridge Hardinge Bridge is a steel railway truss bridge over the Padma River located at Ishwardi, Pabna and Bheramara, and Kushtia in Bangladesh. It is named after Lord Hardinge, who was the Viceroy of India from 1910 to 1916. The bridge is long. Con .... References External links {{Railways in Bangladesh Named passenger trains of Bangladesh Transport in Khulna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drutojan Express
The Drutajan Express "দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস" is an inter-city train of Bangladesh Railway service. It gives service between the capital Dhaka and the northern Panchagarh District. At first it was operated from Dinajpur to Dhaka Cantonment Station, then extended to Panchagarh and Kamalapur. It is one of the fastest and luxury trains in Bangladesh. Schedule and Stations Drutajan express departs from Panchagarh railway station at 08:10 am and reaches Dhaka at 06:55 pm every day. It takes 10 hours 40 minutes for a trip. The departure from Dhaka is at 08:00 pm and reaches Panchagarh at 06:10 am every day. The number of coach in the train is 13. The train stops at the following stations: * Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka * Dhaka Airport Railway Station * Joydevpur * Tangail * East of the Jamuna Bridge * West of the Jamuna Bridge * Ishwardi Bypass * Natore * Ahsanganj * Santaher * Akkelpur * Joypurhat * Panchbibi * Birampur * Phulbari * Parbatipur Rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
