Tongi Station, Dhaka. Just before Eid. 🚉 A train has just pulled out. Its engine and roof are packed with passengers. 😨
Riding on a train roof is banned in Bangladesh. It is also punishable by law. 🚫 But enforcement is limited. Many people live below the poverty line. So many still take this risk. Every day, passengers ride on roofs and engines across the country. ⚠️
Before Eid, the pressure on trains grows. 🚆 More people travel home. More people take the risk. And so does the danger. 💔
Safety tips 🛡️
🚫 Never ride on the roof or engine of a train. 🎟️ Buy tickets early. Plan your journey ahead. 📅 Travel a day or two before or after the peak rush. 👨👩👧 Keep children and elders close to you. 🚪 Do not sit or stand at the open door. 📞 Report any danger to station staff or the railway helpline.
