Train services came to a halt due to widespread violence during the quota reform movement protestsShort-distance train services have resumed after a 13-day closure surrounding the widespread violence during the quota reform movement protests. The commuter and local train services from several big cities, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi and Khulna to neighbouring short-distance areas resumed on Thursday. “The Dewanganj commuter train left for Jamalpur at 7am and the Turag left for Joydebpur at 7:20am. Amid the lack of security, authorities declared that train service was suspended on various routes that afternoon. A week later, on Jul 25, the railway announced that train service would resume on a limited basis.

Source: bd News24 August 01, 2024 16:52 UTC