Railways Minister Md. Zillul Hakim Saturday said strict measures will be taken to prevent the black market of railway tickets before Eid-ul-Fitr. 

Zillul Hakim said told journalists after visiting the Locomotive Factory of Railway Division in Parbatipur upazila of the district this afternoon.

He said 'Those who involved in ticket black market, he/she will be brought under the law. We will ensure all measures to prevent the black market of selling railway tickets. Before and after, the next holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the train passengers can easily purchase tickets and safely travel by train'.

 The minister also said necessary efforts will be taken to solve the various problems of the railway department with the employees of the Parbatipur railway department within this year.

He urged for the cooperation of the employees of railway department to implement that Bangladesh Railway will be a profitable institution.