Bangladesh Railway has honoured Md Enamul Haque, a 65-year-old resident of Purba Chandipur village in Dinajpur, for his outstanding role in ensuring the safety of hundreds of passengers and uninterrupted railway operations.
The award was presented at a function held at the office of the General Manager (West) of Bangladesh Railway, where he also received a reception.
General Manager (West) Farid Ahmed handed over a crest, certificate and cash reward to Enamul Haque in recognition of his contribution.
According to railway officials, Enamul Haque showed remarkable presence of mind on March 23 when he spotted a nearly seven-inch crack on the rail track between Birampur and Fulbari stations around 6:50am.
He immediately signalled a red alert using the husk of a banana tree to stop the Dhaka-bound Panchagarh Express, averting a potential accident and ensuring passenger safety.
Bangladesh Railway expressed gratitude for his responsible action, noting his timely intervention played a crucial role in maintaining safe train operations.
Chief Engineer (West) Ahmed Hossain Masum, along with other departmental heads, representatives of railway workers’ organisations and journalists, were present at the function.
The organisation said the recognition was given as a token of appreciation for his civic responsibility and contribution to public safety.