The sale of all advance train tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr will begin on Sunday (Mar 24) through online. Passengers will be able to purchase the tickets for Apr 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Apr 9 on Mar 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and Mar 30 respectively, said a press release of the Ministry of Railways.
Everyday a total of 33,500 tickets of intercity trains will be sold. Besides, one-fourth standing tickets against the total seat of the non-ac compartment will also be sold.
On the other hand, the selling of return tickets will begin on Apr 3.
For a hassle-free service for the passengers in the holy month of Ramadan, cent percent railway tickets will be available through online at Bangladesh Railway website https://eticket.railway.gov.bd or mobile app.
Eight pairs of special trains will be run this year, the release added.
