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Bangladesh Railway earnings rise in FY26, yet expenditure outpaces income

Despite an increase in earnings for the 2026 fiscal year, Bangladesh Railway continues to face a deficit as income trails expenditure. The agency noted that train fares have remained unchanged since 2016.

The Business Standard ยท 19 July 2026, 5:45 PM

Bangladesh Railway has reported an increase in earnings for the 2026 fiscal year, though total income remains lower than the agency's expenditure. According to the railway authorities, train fares have not undergone any revisions since 2016.