Maitree Express Services Suspended Amidst Violent Protests in Bangladesh
The Maitree Express services connecting Kolkata and Dhaka will remain suspended on Saturday due to ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh concerning a government jobs quota system. Over 100 lives have been claimed by the protests, causing disruptions since July 19, as confirmed by Eastern Railway via a statement from Bangladesh Railway.
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The Maitree Express, which connects Kolkata with Dhaka, will continue to remain suspended on Saturday, according to Eastern Railway.
The suspension follows violent protests in Bangladesh over a government jobs quota system, which have resulted in more than 100 deaths.
An Eastern Railway official stated that a message from Bangladesh Railway confirmed the Kolkata-Dhaka-Kolkata Maitree Express will remain out of service on Saturday. The trains have been stationary since July 19.
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