Railways State Minister Habibur Rashid announced that a survey is underway to implement a dual gauge railway line on the Sylhet-Dhaka-Chattogram route. He made the statement during a visit to Sylhet on Saturday to assess the feasibility of the project announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. After inspecting the Sylhet railway station, the minister confirmed that the government is addressing the shortage of train engines on the Sylhet-Dhaka route.

The minister stated that the government aims to make Bangladesh Railway profitable by improving both passenger and freight services. He acknowledged existing limitations in railway services and emphasized the need for maximum effort and accountability among officials. He reiterated instructions for responsible officers to resolve negligence at the field level.

Habibur Rashid added that the government has directed the recovery of encroached railway land and will take strict measures against illegal occupation. He noted that additional engines and coaches are required to improve service quality and prevent schedule disruptions caused by accidents on single-line tracks.