Bangladesh’s government has announced a new target of March 2026 to launch the long-anticipated direct rail service between Pabna and Dhaka. Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistant for Road, Bridge, and Rail Communication to the Chief Adviser, confirmed the revised timeline during a press briefing at the Pakshi West Zone Railway Office in Pabna on December 9. The project, initially expected to begin in late 2025, was delayed due to a shortage of train coaches and related logistical challenges. Moinuddin explained that the railway department is preparing to resolve the coach shortage soon and begin operations by March 2026. He also mentioned that the underused railway station built for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will be reviewed for potential integration into the new service. In addition, the government plans to upgrade Pabna’s main Abdul Hamid Road into a four-lane highway as part of a broader national infrastructure modernization initiative. The announcement has renewed optimism among Pabna residents, who have long demanded improved connectivity with Dhaka. Officials expect the new service to enhance regional trade, reduce travel time, and support balanced economic growth across western Bangladesh.
বহুল আলোচিত পাবনা-ঢাকা সরাসরি রেল সার্ভিস চালু করা নিয়ে নতুন আশার কথা জানিয়েছেন প্রধান উপদেষ্টার সড়ক, সেতু ও রেল যোগাযোগ বিষয়ক বিশেষ সহকারী শেখ মঈনুদ্দিন। তিনি বলেছেন, ২০২৬ সালের মার্চ মাসে পাবনা-ঢাকা সরাসরি রেল সার্ভিস চালু করা যেতে পারে। একই সঙ্গে
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