Bangladesh Railway trains are equipped with onboard satellite transponders. To receive the official real-time GPS coordinates and delay update directly to your phone, send an SMS with the train code below to 16318.
Universal operator support: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk.Official fee: ৳4.00 + applicable government VAT per SMS.
Service Overview & Background
About Dhumketu Express (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Dhumketu (ধূমকেতু) means 'Comet', titled after National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's iconic revolutionary literary journal.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:জাতীয় কবি কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের বিদ্রোহী ও ঐতিহাসিক সাময়িকী 'ধূমকেতু'-র স্মরণে রাজশাহী-ঢাকা রুটের এই ট্রেনের নামকরণ করা হয়েছে।
Dhumketu Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~343 km (213 miles). It connects origin Dhaka with destination Rajshahi in approximately 5h 40m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Dhumketu Express Ticket Price (Dhaka to Rajshahi)
Official BR rates calculated for ~343 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Dhumketu Express (769). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳316 to ৳348
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Layout: 2x2 or 2x3 cushioned bucket seat with window curtain
Bangladesh Railway rakes are arranged sequentially from the locomotive to the rear brake van. Coaches are designated with Bengali alphabet letters (ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ, চ, ছ, জ, ঝ...). Review the typical coach layout below before boarding:
Locomotive
→
Power Car (বিদ্যুৎ)
→
Shovon Chair (ক-ঘ)
→
Pantry / Meal (ঙ)
→
Snigdha AC (চ-ছ)
→
AC Cabin / Berth (জ-ঝ)
→
Guard Van (ব্রেক)
Locomotive EngineFront Head (সামনে)
লোকোমোটিভ ইঞ্জিন • N/A
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Power Car & Guard VanAdjacent to Engine
পাওয়ার কার ও গার্ড ভ্যান • Utility / Luggage
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
Seat Plan Tip: In Shovon Chair coaches, seats 1–30 are typically in the forward half, with window seats ending in odd/even pairs depending on the coach manufacturer (CRRC vs PT INKA). In AC Cabins, cabins 'Ka' through 'Gha' offer lockable 4-berth or 2-berth arrangements. Explore our detailed Bangladesh Railway seat plan & coach layout guide.
Operating Days & Holiday • সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধ
Dhumketu Express Off Day Schedule (Thursday)
Closed on Thursday
Dhumketu Express (769) has its weekly off-day on Thursday. The train does not operate from Dhaka on this day, while operating on all other 6 days of the week. The counterpart return train Dhumketu Express (#770) has its weekly off day on Wednesday.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারOff Day
Friশুক্রবারRuns
Passenger Alert: During special government Eid holidays or national festival rush, Bangladesh Railway often suspends weekly off-days and runs special services. Check official BR notices before festival travel.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Dhumketu Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Dhaka–Rajshahi
Check whether Dhumketu Express halts at prominent railway junction stations on its corridor. Passengers can board or alight at any station listed with scheduled arrival and halt times:
Dhaka Airport
ঢাকা বিমানবন্দর
Arrival: 06:23 (5m halt)
Stops
Joydebpur
জয়দেবপুর জংশন
Arrival: 06:51 (2m halt)
Stops
Ishwardi
ঈশ্বরদী জংশন
Arrival: 10:12 (3m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Dhumketu Express (769) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 12 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Dhumketu Express (769) right now? (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Dhumketu Express (769) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Rajshahi at 11:40 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Dhumketu Express? (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Dhumketu Express (769) departs Dhaka at 06:00 BST and reaches Rajshahi at 11:40 BST. Total estimated travel time is 5h 40m covering approximately 343 km with scheduled halts across 12 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Dhumketu Express? (ধূ মকেতু এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Dhumketu Express (769) has its weekly off-day on Thursday. It operates on all other 6 days of the week. Note: The return train Dhumketu Express (770) has its off day on Wednesday.
What are the ticket prices for Dhumketu Express (Dhaka to Rajshahi)? (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Dhumketu Express between Dhaka and Rajshahi are: Shovon Chair: ৳316–৳348, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳730–৳788, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳888–৳959, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1371–৳1481. These rates include base track distance fare and 15% VAT on air-conditioned seating. Fares may vary slightly depending on boarding station.
What are all the stoppage stations for Dhumketu Express? (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Dhumketu Express has 12 scheduled stoppages along the Dhaka to Rajshahi rail corridor. Major boarding points include Dhaka, Dhaka Airport, Joydebpur, Tangail, Ibrahimabad, Shahid M. Mansur Ali. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Dhumketu Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Dhumketu Express live via SMS using code 16318? (ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 769" to 16318 from any Bangladeshi mobile SIM (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk). Universal operator charge is ৳4.00 + VAT.
How do I book online tickets and check seat plan for Dhumketu Express?▾
Official online ticket booking is available on the Bangladesh Railway portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) and the "Rail Sheba" app. Tickets open 10 days in advance at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) / 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone). Up to 4 tickets can be booked per registered NID.
