Bangladesh Railway also known as Bangla Rail 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".
Noakhali Sadar is an upazila of Noakhali District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Noakhali Thana was established in 1861 and was converted into an upazila in 1984. The upazila takes its name from the district and the Bengali word sadar (headquarters). It is the subdistrict where the district headquarters, Noakhali town, is located. The town is situated on the western bank of the Noakhali Canal, from which it takes its name. The Noakhali Canal was dug in 1660 to control flooding of the river Dakatia. The name Noakhali means "New canal", derived from the Bengali words noa (new) and khal (canal).
The Maitree Express train, pronounced Moitree Express is the first modern day, fully air conditioned, international, express train service connecting Dhaka in Bangladesh to Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Bengali name Maitree Express means Friendship Express when translated to English, denoting the significance of the train service to the friendly foreign relations between India and Bangladesh. Previously train services between the two countries existed before the partition of India by the British and the Maitree Express re-established this connection between Dhaka and Kolkata in 2008 after being closed for 43 years. In 2017 a second train service, the Bandhan Express, was inaugurated connecting Kolkata with the Bangladeshi city of Khulna, recreating the previous Barisal Express train route.
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.
Parabat Express is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka and Sylhet. Parabat Express has been considered one of the prestigious and luxurious trains since the inception of intercity train in Bangladesh in 1986. The train connects two important cities of Bangladesh.
Lalmoni Express is an intercity train which runs between Dhaka and Lalmonirhat District. Lalmoni Express has been considered as one of the popular trains since its inception in 2004. The train connects several important cities, such as: Lalmonirhat, Gaibandha, Bogra, Natore with Dhaka. It is one of the long-distance travelling trains of Bangladesh alonging with Drutajan Express, Panchagarh Express, and Ekota Express.
Bangladesh Railway Class 2900 is, as of 2020, the most frequently used meter-gauge diesel electric locomotive of Bangladesh Railway. This reliable locomotive series has been in service since 1999. Bangladesh Railway has a total 39 locomotives of this class. These 39 locomotives are being used in both passenger and freight services.
The Bandhan Express train is an international express rail service which runs between the Indian city of Kolkata and the Bangladeshi city of Khulna every week. It is the second modern day, fully air conditioned passenger train link between the Indian state of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The Bengali word Bandhan means bonding when translated to English. It was initially referred to as the Maitree Express II. A valid visa and passport is required before purchasing a ticket for the Bandhan Express train. Tickets are available at Khulna Railway Station in Bangladesh and at Chitpur Station in Kolkata, India.
Subarna Express is a non-stop intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka and Chittagong railway station of Chittagong.
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 capital Dhaka with Port City Chittagong of Bangladesh.
Kapotaksha Express is a Bangladeshi Intercity train service runs between the two western city of Bangladesh Khulna and Rajshahi. It is one of the famous train in Bangladesh.
Panchagarh Express is a non-stop intercity train which runs between Dhaka and the most northern Panchagarh District. The train connects capital to northern Bengal.
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 luxury trains in Bangladesh. The train does not operate on Sundays.
Meghna Express is an inter-city train service running between Chittagong Railway Station of Chittagong and Chandpur Railway Station of Chandpur operated by Bangladesh Railway.
Sagarika Express is a meter-gauge passenger train service operated by East Zone of Bangladesh Railway. It runs between Chittagong Railway Station of Chittagong and Chandpur Railway Station of Chandpur, and connects Feni and Comilla district on its way.
Mohanagar Provati/Godhuli Express is an inter-city train service of Bangladesh, running between Chittagong Railway Station of Chittagong and Kamalapur Railway Station of Dhaka operated by Bangladesh Railway.
Ekota Express is an inter-city train service of Bangladesh, running between Kamalapur Railway Station of Dhaka and Panchagarh Railway Station of Panchagarh, operated by Bangladesh Railway.
Chattala Express is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Chittagong railway station of Chittagong and Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka.
Jamalpur Express is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka and Jamalpur Junction railway station of Jamalpur.
Mohangonj Express is an intercity train of Bangladesh Railway which runs between Kamalapur railway station of Dhaka and Mohangonj railway station of Netrokona.
