Public Transport, Naval Vessels to Operate till Sunday Noon

The government has allowed all types of public transport and naval vessels to operate till 12 pm on Sunday (August 1) to facilitate the workers to return to work in the wake of the reopening of garment factories.

BGMEA president Farooq Hasan confirmed the matter to media.

On the other hand, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has said that passenger launches will operate in all districts of the south-western part of the country and on the Shimulia-Banglabazar, Paturia-Daulatdia route till 12 pm on Sunday.

BIWTA Chairman Commodore Golam Sadeq confirmed the matter on Saturday (July 31) evening.

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said the decision was taken to ply long-distance buses till 12 noon on Sunday in view of the immediate suffering of the people. This time may be extended further considering the situation.