To manage the surge of passengers during Durga Puja, the Ministry of Railways has decided to operate four pairs of special trains. Additionally, the weekly breaks for the Padma Express and Madhumati Express, which run on the Rajshahi-Dhaka-Rajshahi route, have been canceled.

This year, the festival coincides with four consecutive government holidays, from September 28 to October 8, when all public and private educational institutions will remain closed, leading to higher passenger demand. Intercity train schedules have been adjusted accordingly.

Considering passenger needs in the eastern region, from September 30, four additional pairs of Tourist Special trains will run on the Chattogram-Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka routes. Tickets for these trains will be sold exclusively online. To prevent passenger harassment, mobile courts will operate at Dhaka and airport railway stations during this period.