‘Black mkt sales of train tickets to be stopped’

Warning strict action against black marketing, Railways Minister Md Zillul Hakim said on Saturday the black marketing of train tickets will be eliminated, reports UNB.
Moreover, irregularities in land management on the part of his ministry, will be scrutinised, he also said.
The minister made these remarks while exchanging views with reporters during his visits to several establishments of Bangladesh Railway (BR) in Lalmonirhat and Dinajpur districts Saturday.
"Black marketing of tickets will be stopped, you already know some people involved in the black marketing of tickets have been rounded up, legal actions against them will be taken and punished," he said, warning that the black marketing will be curbed strictly.
Addressing a bright future of the BR, he stressed the need for changing the mindset of authorities concerned including railway officers and staff to boost its production.
Minister Zillul informed the BR has been lagging behind due to lack of skilled manpower as the then BNP had fired adroit manpower through 'Golden Handshake' policy.