Lalmonirhat, April 28 -- Locals in Lalmonirhat on Monday enforced an indefinite blockade on the Burimari Highway, demanding the direct operation of the 'Burimari Express' train from the Burimari Station.

The protest began Monday morning at Hatibandha Medical intersection, where the protestors blocked the highway with tree logs, disrupting all long-distance bus and truck movement. However, small vehicles are still being allowed to pass.

The protesters warned that they would continue the blockade until the 'Burimari Express' starts direct service from Burimari Station to Dhaka.

Locals said they have been blocking roads and railways between Hatibandha and Patgram since April 21 to press the same demand, completely halting train services a...