Banalata Express (792)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapainawabganj | --:-- | 06:00 am BST | 0 min |
| Rajshahi | 06:50 am BST | 07:00 am BST | 10 min |
| Dhaka | 11:35 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 Banalata Express (792)
Banalata Express (Train No. 792) is the Rajshahi–Dhaka return service, carrying Bangladesh's literary heritage in its name as it departs the silk capital for the national capital. As the return leg of Train 791, it serves the same Shovan Chair and Shovan classes and is equally popular with Rajshahi's academic community, silk traders, and tourists returning from visits to the Padma riverfront, Varendra Research Museum, and the mango orchards of the Rajshahi region. The return journey passes through Natore — where passengers can reflect on Jibanananda Das's poetic imagery of the ancient town — and Sirajganj before approaching Dhaka. The Banalata Express return is particularly busy during university examination periods and during the mango season when tourists and buyers head back to Dhaka.
বনলতা এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭৯২) রাজশাহী থেকে ঢাকার ফিরতি ট্রেন। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের পরীক্ষার সময় ও আম মৌসুমে বিশেষ জনপ্রিয়।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Return from Rajshahi — Bangladesh's silk, mango, and university city.
- Passes through Natore — the literary landmark immortalised by Jibanananda Das.
- Busy during Rajshahi University exam periods and mango season.
- Affordable return option on the Dhaka–Rajshahi corridor.
- Scenic northern plains with agricultural landscapes throughout the journey.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 792 completes the Banalata Express round trip, serving as a vital return link between Rajshahi and Dhaka. The service's literary name adds cultural depth to what is fundamentally a regional economic connection — Rajshahi's silk, mango, and educational industries all depend on reliable rail connectivity with the capital for their continued growth and national integration.
How to Book Banalata Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Banalata Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Rajshahi 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.
Banalata Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Banalata Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Buy Rajshahi silk products and mangoes as souvenirs before departure.
- Rajshahi station is well-maintained with clean waiting facilities.
- If 792 is full, try Silk City Express (766) or Dhumketu (770).
- Book return tickets from Dhaka before outbound travel during peak periods.
- Track via SMS "tr 792" 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 Banalata Express:
tr 792
tr Banalata Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.