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PM asks to be alert to stop train mishap repeat
DHAKA, Nov 12, 2019 (BSS) – Expressing deep shock and sorrow at the death
of several people in Brahmanbaria train accident, Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to be more alert to stop
recurrence of the train mishap.
“The people who are deputed in the railways will have to be more alert to
stop repeat of such rail accidents,” she said while giving an introductory
speech at the 34th meeting of the board of governors of Bangladesh Export
Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here.
The premier simultaneously stressed the need for giving proper training to
the rail staffs and drivers to put an end to the train mishaps.
In this regard, she said, “I don’t know exactly why we see rail mishaps
occurring with coming the winter season not only in Bangladesh and but also
throughout the world.”
Describing the Brahmanbaria train mishap as very tragic, the premier said,
“We had been able to protect ourselves from the natural disaster like Bulbul.
But unfortunately the train mishap has occurred.”
She prayed for salvation of the departed souls killed in the train
accident and for early recovery of the injured people.
At least 15 people were killed and scores injured as two intercity trains
collided in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria early today.
On rescue operation, she said the rail minister has already rushed to the
place of occurrence while all necessary supports have been given in this
regard.
Nothing that the rail communication is the safest way for transportation,
the premier said, “We are attaching priority to this end as the railways is
the safest way for transportation of people and goods as well. Therefore we
are expanding the railways.”
Sheikh Hasina, also chairperson of BEPZA Board of Governors, chaired the
meeting held at the PMO.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan,
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun, Textiles and Jute Minister
Golam Dastagir Gazi, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
Nasrul Hamid, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury and State
Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian were present on the
occasion.
PM’s Principal Secretary Md Nojibur Rahman moderated the function while PMO
Secretary Sajjadul Hassan, PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim and concerned
secretaries were present on the occasion.
BSS/AHJ/GMR/1240 hrs