Ministry of Railways (Bangladesh)

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People's Republic of Bangladesh
Ministry of Railways
Bengali: রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়
(Railpoth Montranaloi)
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Government of Bangladesh Seal
Agency overview
Formed 1971
Jurisdiction Government of Bangladesh
Headquarters Secretariat, Dhaka
Agency executive
Website Ministry of Railways

The Ministry of Railways (Bengali: রেলপথ মন্ত্রণালয়) (abbreviated as MoR) is the ministry responsible for the Railways and Train services in Bangladesh.

History

In 2016 the ministry proposed a 7.8% hike in the ticket prices of Bangladesh Railways.[2] The announcement faced criticism and demands for reduced corruption in the ministry.[3]

Bangladesh Railway

Bangladesh Railway is a department under the Railway Ministry. It is responsible for the management of 2,791 kilometer rail network of Bangladesh.[4]

References

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