Human chain demanding direct train link
Rangpur Nagorik Committee forms a human chain in front of Rangpur Press Club yesterday demanding introduction of Rangpur-Dhaka intercity train, construction of a railway bridge across the Jamuna River at Balashi Point and improvement of rail communications from Kaunia to Burimari and Chilmari. Photo: STAR
Nagorik Committee of Rangpur yesterday formed a human chain in the town demanding direct train link with the capital Dhaka. Presently, two inter-city trains are operating between Lalmonirhat and Dhaka and Dinajpur and Dhaka bypassing Rangpur. Apart from direct train link, the committee demanded a multipurpose bridge over the Jamuna at Balashighat in Gaibandha for improving communication facilities between greater Rangpur and Dhaka, setting up rail communications from Burimari landport to Kaunia and Chilmari to Kaunia. Rangpur people spontaneously participated in the human chain that lasted for about one and a half hours from 11:00am. A brief rally was also held in front of the press club. The rally was addressed by central Ganotantri Party president Mohammad Afzal, academician Banamali Paul, freedom fighter Muzaffar Hossain Chand, Dr Mofizul Islam Montu and local leaders of different political parties and student organisations.
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