Shawdesh Desk:

Twenty special trains of of Bangladesh Railway are running on different routes on Monday so that people can join prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s rally organised by the ruling Awami League in Khulna.

Khulna Railway station master Md Masud Rana said that the trains were carrying people from Jashore, Chuadanga, Benapole, Kotchandpur, Alamdanga, Mobarakganj,  Kushtia, and Jhenaidah to Khulna on the occasion of PM’s visit.

Besides, five ferries have been arranged at Rupsa Ghat, three at Jailkhana Ghat, and two at Nagar Ghat on this occasion .

Khulna Road Transport and Highways Division (Ferry) executive engineer Md Azam Sheikh said they have arranged an additional six ferries for smooth transportation of people.

On the occasion, the city has taken on a festive look, and AL leaders and activists are eagerly awaiting the premier’s visit.

Stringent measures have been taken by law enforcement agencies to ensure foolproof security at the venue.