Dhaka-Sylhet highway

Dhaka-Sylhet highway

Workers of Premier Steel and Rolling Mills (PSRM) staged a protest blocking the Dhaka-Sylhet highway demanding unpaid wages on 29 October, 2025. Photo: TBS

Factory workers block Dhaka-Sylhet highway over unpaid wages

On receiving the news, police and local dignitaries spoke with the factory owners, who assured that the arrears would be paid quickly, according to police

Although vehicle pressure remains, there are no traffic jams, and dividers have been installed to restore order on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway. Photo: TBS

Years of congestion on Dhaka–Sylhet route begin to ease

Congestion on Tuesday (8 October) from Sohagpur in Ashuganj to Shahbazpur in Sarail. Photo: TBS

Why 12 kilometres take 12 hours on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway

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Brahmanbaria re-demarcation: Upon assurance, protesters lift Dhaka-Sylhet highway blockade after 2hrs

Photo shows vehicles on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway amid ongoing development works and unrepaired road on Friday. Photo: TBS

Roadwork delays trigger 25km tailback on Dhaka-Sylhet highway

Despite the risks posed by damaged sections, vehicles continue to navigate the Dhaka-Sylhet-Tamabil Highway as the six-lane upgrade progresses at a sluggish pace. This photo, taken last week in the Lalabazar area of Dakshin Surma upazila, Sylhet, captures the ongoing challenges. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS

Dhaka-Sylhet Highway expansion lag causes travel nightmare

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Locals block Dhaka-Sylhet highway protesting 'govt plan' to shut Habiganj Medical College

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Would-be groom killed in road crash while returning from wedding shopping

The blockade started around 11:45pm at the Sahepratap intersection of the highway. Photo: Collected

Students block Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Narsingdi for 4.5 hours protesting textile college shut down

Motorcyclist killed after being hit by auto-rickshaw on Sylhet highway

Motorcyclist killed after being hit by auto-rickshaw on Sylhet highway

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2 more deals signed to expand Dhaka-Sylhet 6-lane highway

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Physical work of Dhaka-Sylhet 6-lane project begins next month

ADB, Bangladesh sign first tranche of $1.78 billion loans for Dhaka-Sylhet highway

ADB, Bangladesh sign first tranche of $1.78 billion loans for Dhaka-Sylhet highway