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The newly-constructed railway station in Khulna will start its operation from Saturday.
Railway officials said Dhaka-bound Chitra Express train will left the railway station around 8:40am on Saturday, reports BSS.
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque, lawmaker from Khulna-2 constituency Mizanur Rahman Mizan and other public representatives, leaders of different professional bodies, are expected to present in the opening ceremony.
The three storied railway station building comprising with three platforms, demarcation wall, 4,000 square metres car parking space, link corridor, footpath and roads.
Besides, a beautiful garden, illumination, fire dousing system and modern hydrant were set up at the station.
On January 26, 2014, the Executive Committee of Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the project involving cost of Tk 600 million.
Construction works of the project started on April in 2015.