Chittagong Circular Railway

Last updated

Chittagong Circular Railway is a suburban railway system in the city of Chittagong in Bangladesh to ameliorate the commuters' suffering and improve traffic situation in the city. The construction was complete by February 2013 and it became operational by May the same year. The railway is served by high speed DEMU commuter trains, procured from China. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diesel multiple unit</span> Diesel-powered railcar designed to be used in formations of 2 or more cars

A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as DMUs. Diesel-powered units may be further classified by their transmission type: diesel–mechanical DMMU, diesel–hydraulic DHMU, or diesel–electric DEMU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chittagong</span> Second-largest city in Bangladesh

Chittagong, officially Chattogram, is the second-largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka and third largest city in Bengal region. It is the administrative seat of the eponymous division and district. It hosts the busiest seaport on the Bay of Bengal. The city is located on the banks of the Karnaphuli River between the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Bay of Bengal. The Greater Chittagong Area had a population of more than 5.2 million in 2022. In 2020, the city area had a population of more than 3.9 million.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Chittagong</span> Public university in Bangladesh

The University of Chittagong is a public autonomous research university in Hathazari in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Founded in 1966, it is the third oldest university in Bangladesh. It is also known for providing quality education to its students. Its 2,312 acres (936 ha) campus is the largest among Bangladeshi universities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury</span> Bangladeshi politician

A. B. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury was a Bangladesh Awami League politician. He was the mayor of Chittagong, the second-largest city in Bangladesh, for three consecutive terms.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bangladesh Railway</span> State owned rail transport agency of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Railway is the state-owned rail transport agency of Bangladesh. It operates and maintains all railways in the country, and is overseen by the Directorate General of Bangladesh Railway. The Bangladesh Railway is governed by the Ministry of Railways and the Bangladesh Railway Authority. Its reporting mark is "BR".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chittagong Abahani Limited</span> Association football club based in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Chittagong Abahani Limited, also spelled as Chattogram Abahani or Chittagong Abahoni, is a sports club based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. A wing of Abahani Limited was established at Chittagong in 1980 known as Chittagong Abahani. Though it was established as a wing of Abahani Limited, Chittagong Abahani has its own directorial board, club structure and operates separately at present. It is considered as the most successful football club from Chittagong. It is currently a team of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the top tier of Bangladeshi football.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dhaka Metro Rail</span> Mass rapid transit system in Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Dhaka Metro Rail is a mass rapid transit system serving Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is owned and operated by the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited. Together with a proposed subway system it is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the city. It is part of the Strategic Transport Plan outlined by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Narayanganj–Bahadurabad Ghat line</span> Railway line in Bangladesh

The Narayanganj–Bahadurabad Ghat line is a railway line connecting Narayanganj and Bahadurabad Ghat in Bangladesh. There are branch lines to Jagannathganj Ghat and Netrakona-Mohanganj. This track is under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh Railway

The Akhaura–Laksam–Chittagong line is a railway line connecting Akhaura and Chittagong, via Laksam in Bangladesh. There are branch lines from Laksam to Chandpur and Noakhali. This line is under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh Railway.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chattogram Metropolitan Police</span>

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), former Chittagong Metropolitan Police, is the chief law enforcement agency in Chattogram, the second largest city in Bangladesh. It was established in 1978 under the Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance approved by the Government of Bangladesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh</span> Bangladeshi Islamic advocacy group

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh is a far-right Islamic advocacy group of madrassah teachers and students. In 2013, it submitted to the government of Bangladesh a 13-point charter, which included the demand for the enactment of a blasphemy law.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury</span> Bangladeshi politician

Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is a standing committee member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and former Minister of Commerce. He hails from a political family in Chittagong and headed the city's BNP unit momentarily to organize the party.

Abdullah Al Noman is a Bangladeshi politician who is a vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He is a 3-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Chittagong-9 constituency. He served as a minister of fisheries and food at the Second Khaleda Cabinet.

Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and a former Jatiya Sangsad member from Chittagong-6 and Chittagong-7 constituencies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Suborno Express</span>

Suborno Express is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Dhaka and Chittagong. Suborno Express has been considered one of the prestigious trains since it is considered the first luxurious non-stop train in the country. The train connects the capital Dhaka with Port City Chittagong of Bangladesh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shonar Bangla Express</span>

Shonar Bangla Express is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Dhaka and Chittagong. Along with Suborno Express, Shonar Bangla Express has been considered one of the prestigious trains in Bangladesh. The train connects the capital Dhaka with the port city Chittagong of in Bangladesh.

The Dhaka–Chittagong high-speed railway is a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dhaka, the capital and largest city, with the southeast harbour city of Chittagong. The project is estimated to cost ৳96,752 crore.

The 2019–20 season was the Chittagong Abahani's 40th season since its establishment in 1980 and their 10th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarked their sixth consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014. In this season, Chittagong Abahani participated in Bangladesh Federation Cup & Bangladesh Premier League.

Mohammad Manjur Alam is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman. He is the former Mayor of Chittagong. He is the managing director of Mostafa-Hakim Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chattogram University railway station</span> Railway station in Chittagong District, Bangladesh

Chittagong University Railway Station is situated next to Shahid Amoo Road in Hathazari, Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was built so that students of Chittagong University can travel to their university easily. It has one platform.

References

  1. "Circular train in Ctg in Feb". The financial express Bangladesh. Archived from the original on 2014-03-10. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  2. "Circular train in Ctg by March next: Minister". UNB Connect. Archived from the original on 10 August 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  3. "DEMU trains begin debut run in Ctg". Bdnews24.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
  4. "Commuter trains hit tracks in Ctg". The Daily Star. 25 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2013-05-26.