Bangladesh Railway has launched a new high-speed express service on the busy Dhaka-Chittagong corridor, reducing journey time by approximately 45 minutes. The new service, Subarna Express Special, departs Dhaka at 06:00 and arrives in Chittagong at 10:45.
The popular Dhaka to Cox's Bazar train service has been expanded with 3 additional weekly trips to accommodate growing passenger demand. The route now operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with bookings open 10 days in advance.
The official Bangladesh Railway mobile app has been updated with a new seat selection feature, allowing passengers to choose their preferred seats before booking. The update also includes live train tracking and improved payment options including Nagad.
Bangladesh Railway announces scheduled maintenance on the Dhaka-Sylhet route between February 8-12. Passengers on affected trains may experience delays of up to 45 minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Senior citizens (age 65 and above) can now avail their 25% ticket concession directly through the online booking portal. Previously, this was only available at station counters. A valid NID showing age must be presented during boarding.
The Ministry of Railways has commenced construction of the double-tracking project on the Dhaka-Chattogram railway corridor. Once complete, this will double line capacity and allow for more frequent services with reduced journey times.
Bangladesh Railway has announced special trains for Eid ul-Fitr 2026. Additional services will be available 7 days before and 3 days after Eid. Advance booking for Eid special trains will open 15 days prior to the festival.
Bangladesh Railway has updated its luggage policy effective from February 1, 2026. Free luggage allowance is now 30kg for AC classes and 20kg for Shovon class. Excess luggage will be charged at ৳2 per kg. Fragile items must be declared.
A new dedicated commuter express service has been launched between Dhaka and Narayanganj with air-conditioned coaches. The service runs every 30 minutes during peak hours (7-10 AM and 5-8 PM) with a flat fare of ৳40.