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 Dhaka Com (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Ishwardi Jn to Dhaka rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Ishwardi Jn এবং Dhaka-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Dhaka Com operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~255 km (158 miles). It connects origin Ishwardi Jn with destination Dhaka in approximately 6h 5m.
Corridor Quick Facts
Train Number:#99
Train Type:mail
Total Distance:~255 km
Total Stoppages:2 Stations
Return Train:—
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Dhaka Com Ticket Price (Ishwardi Jn to Dhaka)
Official BR rates calculated for ~255 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Dhaka Com (99). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳115 to ৳132
Economic regular seating for daily commuters and short to medium distance inter-district journeys.
Layout: Bench style open non-AC seating
Budget FriendlyFrequent StoppagesGeneral Class
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳191 to ৳210
Reserved seating with designated coach and seat numbers for comfortable commuting.
Layout: Individual reserved non-AC seat
Reserved SeatFan CooledEconomical
How to Book Online Tickets (ই-টিকিট বুকিং নিয়মাবলী)
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 & Power CarFront / Rear
ইঞ্জিন ও পাওয়ার কার • N/A
Provides diesel-electric traction and onboard electricity generation.
Shulov / Shovon CoachesKa to Jha (ক - ঝ)
সুলভ ও শোভন বগি • 70-80 Seats
Open non-AC seating for daily regional passengers.
Brake Van & Luggage CarRear (পেছনে)
ব্রেক ভ্যান ও লাগেজ বগি • Guard Station
Carries parcels, bicycles, and heavy passenger luggage.
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
Dhaka Com Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Dhaka Com (99) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারRuns
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.
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Dhaka Com (99) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
Ishwardi JnOrigin
ঈশ্বরদী জং
—
05:00
Terminal
Passed
DhakaDestination
ঢাকা
11:05
—
Terminal
Passed
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Dhaka Com (99) right now? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার এখন কোথায়?)▾
Dhaka Com (99) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Dhaka at 11:05 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Dhaka Com? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার এর সময়সূচী)▾
Dhaka Com (99) departs Ishwardi Jn at 05:00 BST and reaches Dhaka at 11:05 BST. Total estimated travel time is 6h 5m covering approximately 255 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Dhaka Com? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Dhaka Com (99) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Dhaka Com (Ishwardi Jn to Dhaka)? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Dhaka Com between Ishwardi Jn and Dhaka are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳115–৳132, Shovon Chair: ৳191–৳210. 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 Dhaka Com? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Dhaka Com has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Ishwardi Jn to Dhaka rail corridor. Major boarding points include Ishwardi Jn, Dhaka. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Dhaka Com stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Dhaka Com stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Dhaka Com live via SMS using code 16318? (ঢাকা মেইল / কমিউটার ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 99" 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 Dhaka Com?▾
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.
