Dhaka-Mohanganj intercity train demanded
Citizen rights activists yesterday demanded an intercity train between Dhaka and Mohanganj, Netrakona immediately for reducing suffering of the people of the areas.
They also demanded extension of the rail track from Mohanganj to Dharmapasha and adequate measures to ensure a safe journey, says a press release.
Thousands of people of Netrakona travel on trains every day and have to suffer due to a lack of sufficient number of trains, speakers told a human chain at Mohanganj Railway Station. Only two local trains are plying the Dhaka-Mohanganj route, they said.
The activists said despite repeated appeals, the authorities concerned did not take any steps to introduce an intercity train on Dhaka-Mohanganj route.
Their other demands include introducing an intercity train on Dhaka-Jaria route, ensuring cleanliness of train coaches and taking action against those who are trying to make train service unpopular.
Paribesh Bachao Andolon (Poba) and United Peace Foundation jointly organised the human chain to press the demands.
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