A human chain was formed here yesterday demanding introduction of intercity train service between Dhakaand Chapainawabganj and modernisation Chapainawabganj railway station.
Chapainawabganj Nagorik Unnayan Committee, a body formed to press for development of the district, organised the programme in front of Chapainawabganj Press Club.
Leaders and workers of different political parties, professional bodies, teachers and students took part in the programme which was followed by a rally and mass signature campaign.
The participant also demanded construction of a bypass rail link at Amnura junction for intercity train service.
They said the people of Chapainawabganj have to suffer a lot for lack of intercity train.
'We have to go to Rajshahi, some 50 kilometres away from the district headquarters, to travel to Dhaka by intercity train,' the participants said.
The committee has also decided to send a memorandum to the prime minister containing their demands next month.
Chapainawabganj Nagorik Unnayan Committee Convener Syed Hossain Ahmed Badsha, Member Secretary Touhidur Rahman, Moniruzzaman Monir and Golam Rashid spoke at the rally.
Source : The Daily Star
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