Another train will run on Dhaka-Cox`s Bazar route from January 1 along with the existing train.
On the same day, train will ply on Khulna-Mongla route formally, Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujon has said.
During an opinion exchange meeting with journalists at Rail Bhaban in the capital on Tuesday morning, he said five people were killed and 50 others injured due to arson attacks on trains and cutting railway lines at different parts of the country since November 16 last. Besides, five trains were affected.
The minister said there might be political programmes in a democratic country. But, why does this violence? "If violence continues in such a way, even we won`t be able to provide security."
He said rail is now a safe and less risky mode of transport. "We have made substantial improvement to popular the railway. The improvement will continue."
Comment :