The ferry services between Aricha – Kazirhat resumed after 9.30 hours suspension for poor visibility as the dense fog blanketed the river route of the Jamuna, Bangladesh Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Paturia Ghat sources said. BIWTC Deputy General Manager (DGM) Shah Mohammad Khaled Newaz said during this long time ferry Begum
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Padma erosion disrupts ferry services in Goalanda
Ferry services from the third and fourth terminals in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari district have been suspended due to erosion caused by the Padma River. Besides, a residence ended up swallowedby the river but four otherhouses were shifted to a saferlocation. Earlier on September 6, the ferry operations from terminalNo 5wasalso suspended
Ferry services from Mawa terminal to continue
Ferries from Mawa terminal will operate as per people's demand, said State Minister for shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday. "We did not stop ferry services in the Padma River after the opening of the Padma Bridge as currently six ferries are operating on the route. As per the government decision
Ferry services resume on Shimulia-Majhirkandi route after 7 hours
Ferry services on Shimulia-Majhirkandi route resumed Monday morning after seven hours of suspension due to strong current in the Padma River. The ferry service resumed after 5 am with operation of five ferries, said Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) officials. BIWTC announced the suspension of the ferry services around 10:15 pm
No ferries to ply Shimulia-Banglabazar route at night
Launch and ferry services on Shimulia-Banglabazar route will not ply at night time due to increasing strong current and high tide in Padma, authorities said Monday night. According to the announcement, the night services were suspended until further notice. However, the services will be open during the day time. BIWTC joint-general manager
Mad rush of homebound people at Paturia terminal
Ferry terminal in ferry terminal Paturia saw a mad rush of homebound people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr despite the so-called decision of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) suspending daytime ferry services. The corporation took the decision on late Friday night to suspend daytime ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia ferry ghat and Shimulia-Banglabazar