Shimulia-Kathalbari Ferry Services Halted

Ferry services along the Shimulia-Kathalbari route in the Padma River have been suspended due to navigation difficulties amid heavy fog.

To avoid accidents while navigating in the river in the midst of dense fog, the plying of all water vessels was halted since 2 am today.

As a result, four ferries were mounted at various points in the Padma River, which had already left their respective terminals carrying passengers, causing misery to many passengers.

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Mawa unit Deputy Assistant Manager (Business) Prafulla Chandra said: "Movement of 12 ferries is still completely suspended. Therefore, around 350 small or heavy vehicles are still stuck at the Shimulia terminal, waiting to cross the river."