A nexus of Bangladesh Railway (BR) project engineers and construction companies allegedly embezzled Tk15.55 crore in the name of restoring and modernising the SRV (Strand Road Victoria) railway station in Chattogram port. As a result, the SRV Station, which was built in 1895 for transport of goods meant for exports and imports through the Chattogram port, has remained abandoned for years with the government incurring a huge loss of revenue that the station would have otherwise earned. In 2007, a project was taken up to restore the dilapidated tracks, worn out sleepers, turnout signals, rail bridge, SRV security wall, cess and bank repair, ballast protection wall, and the fish plate for 75 lbs “A” rail (new) point crossing. However,…

The Awami League-led government has significantly increased its diplomatic efforts and other activities…