Sylhey, Oct. 16 -- Members of several social organizations lay on the railway tracks in Sylhet on Wednesday in a symbolic protest, demanding the double-lining of the Sylhet-Dhaka railway and the introduction of new trains.

The demonstration took place around 3 pm at the South Surma rail gate and was organized by the Sylhet Kalyan Sangstha, Sylhet Division Jubo Kalyan Sangstha, and Sylhet Probashi Kallyan Sangstha.

A public gathering followed the protest.

Speakers at the gathering highlighted the growing passenger demand for rail travel due to traffic congestion and hardships on the Sylhet-Dhaka highway.

They claimed that train tickets have become extremely difficult to obtain, selling out within minutes of release, while black-market ...