Sangsad Bhaban, March 4 -- Railways Minister Zillul Hakim on Monday said the Government is working to amend the 134 years old Railways Act, including updating it through incorporating harsh punishment to stop various irregularities in the Railways sector.

The minister said this in Parliament while replying to a query of ruling Awami League MP elected from Noakhali Mamunur Rashid Kiron.

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Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader informed that a total of Tk 133.95 crore was deposited till January in the financial assistance fund formed for the victims of road accidents under the Road Transport Act, 2018.

In view of the application from the fund, so far 214 ro...