Maitree Express Services Suspended Amid Bangladesh Protests

The Maitree Express, which connects Kolkata and Dhaka, will remain suspended due to violent protests over a government jobs quota system in Bangladesh. These protests have resulted in over 100 deaths. Eastern Railway confirms suspension until further notice.

Maitree Express Services Suspended Amid Bangladesh Protests
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The Maitree Express connecting Kolkata and Dhaka will remain suspended on Friday, according to the Eastern Railway.

This follows violent protests in Bangladesh over a government job quota system, which have claimed over 100 lives.

An Eastern Railway official announced that services of the Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express will remain suspended as per a message received from Bangladesh Railway, continuing the suspension since Saturday.

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