Advance train ticket sale commence 

Bangladesh Railway today began sale of advance train tickets to ensure a hassle-free journey for holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Railway Minister Mujibul Haque visited Kamalapur Railway Station around 10:15am to witness the starting of the ticket sale.

He warned of stern actions if train schedules were to fall apart because of negligence of any railway employee.

Train tickets for September 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 would be available on September 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 respectively. Eid will be celebrated on September 25.

The sale will continue till September 19 at Kamalapur in Dhaka and Chittagong railway stations. A person would be able to buy maximum four tickets.

Return tickets for September 27, 28, 29, 30 and October 1 will be sold on September 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 respectively at Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Lalmonirhat railway stations.

The railway authorities will operate seven pairs of special trains on September 22 to October 3 to cope with the passengers rush during the festival.