Railway plans transporting sacrificial animals: Minister

Bangladesh Railways (BR) has undertaken a plan to transport sacrificial animals from the northern and the western regions to Dhaka and Chattogram at conventional fares during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon on Tuesday said.

For this, the possible dates, routes and stations will be determined in consultation with the Department of Animal Resources and the concerned business community, the railways minister said while talking to newsmen at the Rail Bhaban in the city, said a press release, reports news agency BSS.

The minister said the plying of the train could be started from any day based on the demand of the businessmen. The maximum fare per cow from Gaibandha, Pabna and Kushtia to Chattogram would be Tk 2,500 and to Dhaka between Tk 1,500 and 2,000.

Bangladesh Railway is currently operating a train named ‘Mango Special’ from Chapainawabganj and Rajshahi for transporting mangoes. For this, the traders can easily transport mangoes to other cities, including Dhaka, at very low fares, the release added.

Interested businessmen are requested to contact the railway control number – 01711691520.