After a substantial amount of ticket sales money went missing from the secure cash box of a running train on the Noakhali-Laksam route, a 4-member probe body was formed by the East Zone management of Bangladesh Railways to investigate the incident.

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam on Monday said Bangladesh Railways has not taken any decision to increase train fares.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has met Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at his office and discussed issues of mutual interest. 

Eleven pairs of intercity trains resumed operations from Wednesday, Bangladesh Railway said.

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan on Saturday said steps will be taken to stop privatisation of railway to ensure good governance.