Dhaka, May 9 -- Bangladesh Railway (BR) has decided to operate 10 special trains during Eid-ul-Azha to ensure hassle-free travel for homebound passengers.

As per the decision, advance ticket sales will begin on 13 May with tickets for journey on 23 May.

Tickets for journeys on 24, 25, 26 and 27 May will be available on 14, 15, 16 and 17 May respectively.

Advance train tickets for return trips will go on sale on 21 May. Like previous years, all advance train tickets will be sold online.

Railway Joint Director General (Operations) Shahidul Islam said that Bangladesh Railway would run 10 special trains during Eid-ul-Azha to properly manage increased passenger pressure.

He said that extra coaches would also be added on routes with higher...