DHAKA: Railway Minister Mazibul Hoque said that the advance sale of train ticket is going to start from July 20 and will continue till July 24.

The minister came up with the announcement in a press briefing in city on Sunday.

The railway authority has taken special measures for safe and easy movements of home bound passengers during the Eid-ul-Fitr.

Like every year, additional compartments will be added and special trains will be introduced to face the load of passengers in Eid.

Railway sources said that additional five compartments will be linked with 41 intercity trains.

Sources added that around 25 thousands tickets will be sold everyday.

** Advance bus ticket sale from Jul 14 

BDST: 1402 HRS, JUL 06, 2014