Dhaka, March 3 -- Railway Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Tuesday announced a 25 percent fare concession for persons with disabilities, students and citizens aged above 65 on metro rail and all other railway services.

"It may take some time for the concession to come into effect," said the minister while talking to reporters at Secretariat.

When asked whether freedom fighters would receive the same benefit, he said the issue was not discussed.

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Regarding online ticketing, the minister said the discount option will be available in the system.

Passengers aged 65 and above will have to show their national ID card to avail 25 percent conc...