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Adviser to the Ministry of Railways Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan urged the running staff to end the strike. He also called for discussion during his visit to Kamalapur Railway Station today (28 January) to observe the ongoing situation caused by the strike.
"Our doors remain open for discussion. Most of their demands have been fulfilled, and the rest will also be addressed. Shutting down railway services is causing passenger hardship. So I urge them to end the strike and engage in discussions," he said.
"We have repeatedly called for discussions, but they have not responded. Some demands are beyond the railway's authority and fall under the finance department. We have already sent letters to them, and they will provide what is reasonable after review," he added.
The running staff began an indefinite strike demanding pension and gratuity with their mileage allowance which suspended railway services nationwide since this morning. The railways adviser said BRTC buses have been arranged to assist passengers. "Passengers can travel to their destinations with the same ticket price and route as the trains."
He also warned that the government will be compelled to take strict measures if the workers continue to disrupt services.
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