, April 9 -- Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday told Parliament that the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is expected to start within this year which would be added to the Bangladesh Railway fleet by December 2027.

"Under Bangladesh Railway, the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is supposed to begin this year with funding from the European Investment Bank. Under the project, it is expected that all 200 coaches will be added to the Bangladesh Railway fleet between June 2026 and December 2027," he said.

The minister disclosed this while responding to a tabled question from opposition (Jamaat) lawmaker Md Elias Molla (Faridpur-1) in the House.

He said once the coaches are received, Bangladesh Railway w...