Bangladesh Railway
Deal signed with Indian firm to procure 420 broad gauge wagons
Bangladesh Railway on Sunday signed an agreement with India's Hindustan Engineering & Industries Ltd worth Tk 231.19 crore to procure 420 broad gauge wagons.
This project is being implemented under the joint funding of Bangladesh Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The contract was signed by the project director Md. Mizanur Rahman, on behalf of Bangladesh, and vice-president of the Indian contractor Pradeep Guha at Rail Bhaban.
The wagons are equipped with stainless steel body, high speed bogies and automatic air brake system so that the general and specialized products like various food grains, fertilizers, stones, wood etc. can be delivered to the destination safely at low cost and in less time.
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At the signing ceremony, Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan said, "We have inherited the railway system from undivided India. And the development of the country is not possible without developing railways."
The existing railways are being reshaped as a balanced communication system for sustainable development as per the goal of the present government, said the minister.
He said, "The Prime Minister is working towards building a self-reliant, dignified country of Bangabandhu's dream. She has made Railways a separate ministry from keeping the needs of the people in mind."
The Minister further said many projects have been taken to increase the rail connectivity across the country. Rail communication is being established with various rivers and seaports of the country.
All single lines in the country will be upgraded to double lines, he said.
Various initiatives have been taken to increase regional and domestic rail connectivity by increasing rail connectivity with neighboring countries.
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The factories are being modernized. The Minister noted that multifaceted initiatives have been taken to restore the lost glory of the railways.
Secretary of the Railways Ministry Dr Md Humayun Kabir, Director General of Bangladesh Railway Dhirendranath Majumder and other senior officials were present at the signing ceremony.
Bangladesh Railway Job Circular 2022: Railway is hiring
Bangladesh Railway has published a job circular to recruit manpower for the vacant posts in the revenue sector. 1 thousand 86 people will be taken in this post. Apart from Pabna and Lalmonirhat districts, candidates from other 62 districts will be able to apply. However, orphans and the physically challenged and railway pet quotas are open to candidates from all districts. Online application has already started. Applications can be submitted till January 26.
Eligibility of application
Must have passed at least SSC or equivalent examination to apply for the post of Khalasi. The age of the candidate should be between 18-30 years. Candidates who turn 18 on December 1, 2021 and turn 30 on March 25, 2020 can apply. However, in case of children and physically handicapped children of the heroic freedom fighters, even if they turn 32 years of age on March 25, 2020, they will be considered eligible to apply. Affidavit of age proof is not admissible.
Candidates working in government, semi-government and autonomous organizations must apply through the appropriate authorities. Children of those who have worked in Bangladesh Railway for at least 20 years will get the benefit of pet quota. If you have any problem to apply, you can contact Teletalk number 121 or [email protected].
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How to apply on Bangladesh Railway Job
Interested and eligible candidates should apply through this website www.br.teletalk.com.bd. After filling the online application form properly, you need to upload color picture and signature. Scan 300-300 size pictures and 300-60 size signatures should be scanned and added. After submitting the application form, an application copy with user ID, photo and signature will be given.
Using this user ID, you have to deposit a total of Tk 56 within 72 hours, including the test fee of Tk 50 and the service charge of Tk 7 for Teletalk through Teletalk number. Even if all the parts of the application form are filled and submitted, the application form will not be accepted till the examination fee is paid. The mobile number given by the candidate in the application form should be kept active at all times. Because, next time, all the information related to the test will be sent via text message to this mobile phone.
After applying, user ID and password will be sent via text message on mobile phone. Using it, you have to download the entry form with roll number, position name, photo, exam date, time and center name. This entry form must be shown at the time of participation in the written test and at the time of passing the oral test. Candidates have to apply online and deposit money themselves.
In this case, the authority will not be responsible if the candidate is deceived by applying through any other means. It is advised in the notification to fill the application form and submit the fee in time without waiting for the last date and time.
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Necessary documents for railway job
After verification and selection of the application form, written and oral examination of the candidates will be taken. After passing the written test, one set of attested copy along with the original copy of all the certificates should be submitted during the oral test and one set of attested photocopies along with the completed application form should be submitted.
Citizenship Certificate, Original Copy of National Identity Card and Original Copy of Bir Muktijoddha Certificate in case of Muktijoddha Quota should be submitted with the signature of Union Parishad Chairman / Municipality Mayor / City Corporation Ward Councilor as proof of permanent resident of the district. During the test, you have to participate in the test by following the hygiene rules related to Covid-19. If appointed to this post, the salary scale in 20th grade will be TK. 8,250-20,010.
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Deal signed to procure 580 meter-gaudge wagons for railway
Bangladesh Railway has signed an agreement with a Chinese firm to procure 580 meter-gaudge wagons, involving Tk 318.63 crore, with a view to expand its freight services across the country.
Project director concerned Mohammad Mizanur Rahman and Dai Zien, vice-president of CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC) signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides on Tuesday.
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Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan was present at the signing ceremony.
“The government has taken various projects to establish rail communications in different parts of the country. Besides, an initiative has been taken to expand rail connectivity with the neighbouring countries,” said the Minister.
The Chinese company will provide the wagons within 18-30 months of the deal, he said.
Already five Bangladesh-India inter-change points out of eight have been launched and the work on the rest inter-change points is underway, he added.
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Rail communications with Mongla Port has been established and the work to inaugurate the Cox’s Bazar rail line by December next year is going on in the full swing, said the Minister.
Director General of Bangladesh Railway Dhirendra Nath Mazumder, Railways secretary Selim Reza were, among others, present.
Long-cherished Chandpur-Sylhet intercity train still a dream
An inter-city train service between Chandpur and Sylhet has long been a demand for the people of the country’s south and south-western region.
Thousands of people from the region travel through Chandpur to visit the holy shrines of Hazrat Shah Jalal and Shar Paran every day. There are also students who study in medical college and university in Sylhet. A large number of tourists also visit the north-eastern district to enjoy its natural beauty.
Day in and day out they suffer as road journey is hazardous and time-consuming.
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According to Railway officials, back in 2000 a Laksam-bound commuter train from Chandpur had several coaches attached to it for Sylhet-bound passengers. At Laksham junction, the coaches would join Jalalabad Express train. Passengers could travel to Sylhet in relative comfort and at affordable cost without much hassle.
That stopped on September 20, 2000 after Meghna River swallowed a great part of the Chandpur Boro railway station.
Though the station was later restored the railway authorities did not resume the train service to Sylhet via Laksham.
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Students studying in MAG Osmani Medical College and Sylhet University, traders, devotees and tourists endure many difficulties every time they travel to Sylhet.
Even tickets to Sylhet are not issued from Chandpur rail station, said several TTEs, including station master Shoaibul Sikder.
3214 acres of railway land under illegal occupation: Minister
Some 3214 acres of land of Bangladesh Railway are now under the clutches of land grabbers across the country, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan told Parliament on Tuesday.
“The amount of unused (fallen) land of Bangladesh Railways is 10,843.15 acres and 3,213.78 acres of land remain under illegal occupation,” he said replying to a written question from BNP MP Aminul Islam (Chapainawabganj-2).
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Of the illegally occupied land, the highest 620 acres are in Rajshahi district, 321 acres in Rajbari, 282 acres in Sirajganj, 280 acres in Bagerhat, 210 acres in Kurigram, 183 acres in Chattogram, 154 acres in Faridpur, 143 acres in Pabna, 128 acres in Gaibandha, 113 acres in Nilphamari, 106 acres in Lalmonirhat, 103 in Jhenaidah and 56 acres in Kushtia.
The amount of illegally occupied land is less than 50 acres in other districts, according to the statistics placed by the Minister in the House.
Responding to a starred question from Jatiya Party MP Shameem Haider Patwary (Gaibandha-1), the Railways Minister said drives are being conducted to recover the grabbed railway land.
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In reply to a written question from Awami League MP Didarul Alam (Chattogram-4), the Railways Minister said the government will collect 400 more modern coaches –-200 broad-gauge and 200 meter-gauge—for Bangladesh Railways within the next two years with the fund of European Investment Bank and the Tenders Financing.
He said a project is underway now to collect 150 meter-gauge and 100 broad-gauge passenger coaches from South Korean and China respectively.
Bangladesh Railway Jobs: Railway recruitment circular
Bangladesh Railway has published a job circular to recruit manpower for the post of pointsman in the revenue sector. The minimum qualification to apply for this post is HSC pass. Interested candidates need to apply online.
Position Name: Pointsman
Number of posts: 762
Age: 18-30 years
Eligibility: Passed HSC / equivalent examination. The candidate should have a fit body.
Salary Scale: TK. 8,800-21,310 (Grade 18)
Those who can apply
Candidates from all districts except Pabna and Lalmonirhat can apply. However, candidates from all districts will be able to apply for the quota of orphans and the physically challenged and the railways.
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The way the application
Interested candidates need to apply through this website knowing the details online.
Application Fee: The application fee of Tk. 56 has to be submitted within 72 hours of application.
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Application started
Online application and examination fee submission starts from 10 am on 23rd November
Application deadline: December 28, 2021.
Bangladesh Railway Jobs: posts 560, application fee 112
Amendments have been issued for the appointment of 'Assistant Stationmaster' of Bangladesh Railway. There were 235 posts in the previous recruitment notification. Now it will be increased to 560 people will be recruited. In the previous notification, Jhalakathi residents could not apply. This time citizens of all districts of the country will be able to apply. Interested candidates can apply till November 22.
Bangladesh Railway Jobs: Position name, number and salary
Position Name: Assistant Stationmaster
Number of posts: 560
Educational Qualification: Must be a graduate pass
Salary: TK..9,700-23,490
Job type: Permanent
Candidate Type: Female-Male
Eligibility of application
Eligibility, experience and age limit for application are different. To apply for the post of ‘Assistant Stationmaster’, the interested candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university with at least second class or equivalent CGPS. Other conditions of application can be known in the Circular
Age of application
Those who have turned 18 on September 1 this year can apply for the post of 'Assistant Stationmaster'. Apart from this, candidates who have crossed 30 years of age can also apply.
Rules of application
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the website (http://br.teletalk.com.bd). Scan 300-300 size photo and 300-80 size signature should be attached with the application. However, those who have applied before do not need to re-apply.
Application fee
112 to be sent within 72 hours through Teletalk pre-paid SIM.
Last time of application: You can apply till 5 pm on November 22, 2021.
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Bangladesh Railway Recruitment: 235 job Positions
A job circular has been issued in Bangladesh Railway for recruitment of manpower. A total of 235 people will take up one post in the railway revenue sector. Anyone can join the posts subject to qualification as per the notification. Applications for the positions will start online from September 6. From then on the next one month can be applied.
People will be recruited for the post of Assistant Station Master.
Name, post and salary of Bangladesh Railway Recruitment:
Assistant Station Master. Grade 15. Number of posts: 235. Salary TK.9700-23490/-
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Eligibility of application
Eligibility, experience and age limit for applying for different positions are different. To apply for the post of ‘Assistant Station Master’, the interested candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with at least second class or equivalent CGPS in any subject from a recognized university.
Residents of all districts except Jhalokati district will get the opportunity to apply. Other conditions of application can be known in the notification.
Age of application
Those who will turn 18 on September 1 this year can apply for the post of 'Assistant Station Master'. In addition, those over the age of 30 can also apply.
On March 25 last year, the government decided to give a chance to those who have completed 30 years of age to apply for government jobs. The Ministry of Public Administration also issued a notice in this regard. In the light of that notification, Bangladesh Railway has issued recruitment circular. According to the job advertisement, candidates who turned 30 on March 25 last year will also be eligible to apply.
However, the maximum age limit for children of freedom fighters and physically challenged applicants is 32 years on the same day. Affidavits will not be admissible in case of proof of age.
Rules of application
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the website (http://br.teletalk.com.bd). Those who are interested can fill the application form and submit it till October 6, 2021.
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50 railway stations are getting facelift with modern amenities, says railways minister
As part of initiative taken to modernise the railway services, more than 50 railway stations are now being renovated on the occasion of the Mujib Year, said Railways Minister Md. Nurul Islam Sujan on Sunday.
“The government has taken different initiatives in order to build a modern, up-to-date and advanced railway communication system,” he said.
The minister said this while laying the foundation stone of a modern public toilet adjacent to the Kamalapur Railway Station here. WaterAid Bangladesh and Bangladesh Railway jointly constructed the toilet, said a PID handout.
“Some 52 railway stations are being renovated and modernised throughout the country on the occasion of the Mujib birth centenary. These will have modern toilets,” he said.
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Nurul said many projects are now being implemented and many others have already been undertaken for the development of the railway sector. “Old rail tracks and bridges are being repaired. New rail coaches and engines are being brought. The new trains would have bio toilets to avoid the pollution of the environment,” he said.
He said the Khulna-Mongla railway and Tongi-Joydebpur double-track railway would be launched next year. Had the railway faced no brunt of Coronavirus, the sector would be more developed now, he said.
The minister said the Bangladesh Railway has taken initiative to form a consultancy firm under its own management as part of enhancing the capacity. “We would be able to provide consultancy service with our own manpower and thus it would save the foreign currency,” he said.
Talking about the new public toilet, he said WaterAid Bangladesh and Bangladesh Railway will also construct two such toilets at the valiant freedom fighter Sirajul Islam Railway Station in Panchagarh and Ishwardi Railway Station in Pabna.
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The public toilet would be a friendly one to women, children and even persons with disabilities. Alongside the separate entry doors for both women and men, there would be safe water, rainwater conservation system, breast-feeding corner and solar power system in the toilets.
Railway Secretary Md. Salim Reza and WaterAid Bangladesh country director Hasin Jahan also spoke at the function presided over by Director General of Bangladesh Railways Dhirendra Nath Mazumder.
BR Masterplan: Riding train to a prosperous future?
The government has taken a massive move to upgrade the railway network of the country as within the land communication system, the railway sector is considered as the safest, comfortable, affordable and environment-friendly means for transporting passengers and goods.
Considering the importance of railways as a means of public transport in meeting the demands of the country's large population , the government has been taking a range of steps to ensure balanced and integrated development of the sector.
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As part of the 30 year revised master plan (2016-2045) of Bangladesh Railway, Cox's Bazar, Mongla Port, Tungipara, Barisal, Chattogram Hill Tracts and other parts of the country will be brought under the railway network. The plan spans the period earmarked for Bangladesh, having graduated to become a middle-income nation, to take the next step and becoming a prosperous nation (Vision 2041).
Under the master plan, 230 projects will be implemented in six phases at a cost of Tk. 553,662 crore (5.5 trillion)- nearly the size of the entire national budget passed recently for the current fiscal (2021-22).
According to an official document, the government is going to construct 798.09 km of new railway lines, 897 km of dual gauge/double railway lines parallel to existing railway lines.
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It will also rehabilitate 886.51 km of railway lines, construct nine important railway bridges, and construct level crossings.