Indian Railways Cancels Trains Due to Protests in Bangladesh

The Indian Railways has canceled the Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express on Saturday and the Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Express on Sunday due to violent protests in Bangladesh. The protests, calling for the abolition of a job quota system, have disrupted normal life in several areas, leading to train service disruptions.

The Indian Railways canceled the Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express on Saturday and the Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Express on Sunday, an official announced.

The cancellations are attributed to violent protests in Bangladesh demanding an end to the job quota system, which has severely impacted normal life in several regions.

Citing 'unavoidable circumstances,' an Eastern Railway official confirmed the cancellation of the 13108 Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express. Further, the 13129/13120 Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Express will remain canceled on Sunday due to uncertainties in rake availability.

(With inputs from agencies.)