Bangladesh Railway has started operating special train services ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Saturday, marked the first day of Eid travel.
From 6am to 9:30am, a total of 12 intercity trains departed from Dhaka to various destinations across the country. Among them, only the Rangpur Express left with a delay of 20 minutes.
A visit to the capital’s Kamalapur Railway Station showed that passengers began gathering at the station from early morning. The station premises became bustling with thousands of people eager to celebrate Eid with their loved ones.
To ensure the safety and discipline of passengers, the railway authorities implemented a three-tier security check system. Railway security forces, railway police, and Ansar members are jointly working to prevent entry without valid tickets.
Talking to passengers at the station revealed that most of them are students and professionals heading to their hometowns to enjoy the Eid holidays.
Bangladesh Railway officials stated that all necessary preparations have been made to ensure smooth and safe Eid travel. Each train was brought to Dhaka the night before and is departing on schedule.
