Mohanagar Express to extend service to Cox's Bazar

The Mohanagar Express, which currently operates on the Dhaka-Chittagong route, is being extended to Cox's Bazar. Starting October 26, the train will provide direct service to the coastal tourism hub, benefiting passengers from various districts including Narsingdi, Brahmanbaria, Cumilla, and Feni.

According to the new schedule, the train will depart from Dhaka's Kamalapur station every night at 8:30 PM, arriving in Chittagong at 2:40 AM and reaching Cox's Bazar at 6:00 AM. On the return journey, it will depart Cox's Bazar at 9:00 AM, stop in Chittagong at 12:10 PM, and arrive in Dhaka at 6:30 PM. The total travel time from Cox's Bazar to Dhaka is approximately nine and a half hours. The train will be closed every Sunday.

The expanded service features 16 coaches with an increased seating capacity of 736. While the train will continue to stop at several existing stations such as Bhairab Bazar, Ashuganj, and Akhaura, the stop at Kumira station in Sitakunda has been canceled for this route. Fares for the Cox's Bazar to Dhaka journey are set between 685 and 1,570 BDT, while the Cox's Bazar to Chittagong fare ranges from 240 to 547 BDT.