Ekota Express (706)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchagarh | --:-- | 09:10 pm BST | 0 min |
| Kismat | 09:25 pm BST | 09:27 pm BST | 02 min |
| Ruhia | 09:34 pm BST | 09:36 pm BST | 02 min |
| Thakurgaon_Road | 09:51 pm BST | 09:54 pm BST | 03 min |
| Pirganj | 10:16 pm BST | 10:18 pm BST | 02 min |
| Setabganj | 10:32 pm BST | 10:34 pm BST | 02 min |
| Dinajpur | 11:05 pm BST | 11:13 pm BST | 08 min |
| Chirirbandar | 11:30 pm BST | 11:32 pm BST | 02 min |
| Parbatipur | 11:50 pm BST | 11:55 pm BST | 05 min |
| Fulbari | 12:28 am BST | 12:31 am BST | 03 min |
| Birampur | 12:42 am BST | 12:45 am BST | 03 min |
| Panchbibi | 01:05 am BST | 01:07 am BST | 02 min |
| Joypurhat | 01:18 am BST | 01:21 am BST | 03 min |
| Akkelpur | 01:35 am BST | 01:37 am BST | 02 min |
| Santahar | 01:55 am BST | 02:00 am BST | 05 min |
| Natore | 02:41 am BST | 02:44 am BST | 03 min |
| Ullapara | 04:12 am BST | 04:15 am BST | 03 min |
| Ibrahimabad | 04:50 am BST | 04:52 am BST | 02 min |
| Tangail | 05:12 am BST | 05:14 am BST | 02 min |
| Joydebpur | 06:18 am BST | 06:21 am BST | 03 min |
| Dhaka | 07:20 am BST | --:-- | 0 min |
General Expert Tips for Bangladesh Railway Travel
- Book tickets online at eticket.railway.gov.bd — the booking window opens 10 days before departure at 8 AM.
- Choose Snigdha (AC chair) or AC Berth for journeys longer than 4 hours; Shovan Chair is a comfortable budget option.
- Track any train in real time: SMS "tr [train number]" to 16318 (works on Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink).
- Arrive at the station at least 20–30 minutes before departure; platform assignments can change.
- During Eid and major public holidays, tickets sell out weeks in advance — plan and book as early as possible.
Source: BD Railway Info editorial team.
About Ekota Express (706)
Ekota Express (Train No. 706) is the Dinajpur–Dhaka return service, connecting the ancient northern city of Dinajpur with the capital. Departing Dinajpur in the morning, it passes through Bogura, Sirajganj, and several northern agricultural towns before arriving in Dhaka. As the return leg of Train 705, it carries the same "unity" name — Ekota signifying the bond between Bangladesh's diverse northern regions and the capital. The train serves Snigdha (AC chair), First Class Berth, and Shovan Chair classes, accommodating passengers across income levels. University students at Haji Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University in Dinajpur, rice traders from the Rangpur division, and tourists returning from visits to the 18th-century Kantaji Temple and the ancient Ramsagar lake all rely on this service. The 430-kilometre journey takes over 8 hours, making it one of Bangladesh's longest intercity rail experiences.
একতা এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭০৬) দিনাজপুর থেকে ঢাকার ফিরতি সার্ভিস। উত্তরাঞ্চলের যাত্রীদের জন্য রাজধানীতে ফেরার প্রধান ট্রেন।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Returns from Dinajpur — gateway to Kantaji Temple and Ramsagar National Park.
- Passes through Bogura — famous for yoghurt and archaeological sites.
- Snigdha and First Berth classes for comfortable long-distance travel.
- Popular with Haji Danesh University students commuting to Dhaka.
- One of Bangladesh Railway's longest intercity journeys at 430+ km.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 706 completes the Ekota Express round trip as the southbound return from Dinajpur. The service was designed to integrate Bangladesh's northwestern frontier with the capital, a region that includes some of the country's most important rice-growing districts and archaeological heritage sites. The route through Bogura passes near Mahasthangarh, one of the earliest urban archaeological sites in the Indian subcontinent.
How to Book Ekota Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Ekota Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Dinajpur as departure and Dhaka as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.
Ekota Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Ekota Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Dinajpur station is small but clean — arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- Buy famous Dinajpur Kataribhog rice at the local market before your departure.
- Bogura stop is a chance to buy the legendary Bogura mishti doi (sweet yoghurt).
- Book return tickets from Dhaka before northbound travel — 706 fills quickly.
- Track via SMS "tr 706" to 16318.
Live Train Tracking (লাইভ ট্র্যাকিং)
SMS Service (এসএমএস সেবা)
Send tr <space> Train no. or tr <space> Train name to 16318 to get real-time train location.
ট্রেনের বর্তমান অবস্থান জানতে 16318 নম্বরে SMS পাঠান।
Available on: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink
Example for Ekota Express:
tr 706
tr Ekota Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.