Dhaka, August 1— Short-distance passenger trains have resumed operation in Bangladesh after a 14-day suspension following recent violence. The Dewanganj commuter train departed from Dhaka's Kamalapur railway station at 7 a.m. on Thursday, marking the restart of services.

According to Dhaka Railway Station Master Anwar Hossain, train movements began in the morning, with security personnel deployed to ensure the safety of passengers and trains. "First, the Dewanganj commuter train left the station. Short-distance trains are now running," he stated.

The decision to resume limited train services was made during a meeting at Rail Bhavan on Tuesday. For now, only local and commuter trains are operational, while intercity train services remain suspended. The resumption includes routes from Dhaka to Narayanganj, Gazipur, Tangail, and Brahmanbaria; Chittagong to Dohazari; Rajshahi to Chapainawabganj; and Lalmonirhat to Burimari. However, the number of trains is less than usual.

The Bangladesh Railway had halted all train operations on July 18, following the outbreak of violence related to the quota reform movement. The current service resumption comes as curfew restrictions are being relaxed. There is no word yet on when intercity train services will resume.