Daulatdia-Paturia Ferry Service Resumes After 7-Hour Fog Suspension
Ferry services on the vital Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed on Monday morning after a nearly seven-hour suspension due to dense fog. The long blockade had left hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the river, causing extreme suffering for passengers and drivers.
End of 7-Hour StagnationServices resumed around 7:20 AM as visibility improved. BIWTC terminal manager Md. Salahuddin confirmed the normal flow of traffic but warned that services may be temporarily halted again if visibility drops.
Concerns Over Illegal TrawlersDuring the suspension, some illegal engine-powered trawlers were seen taking risks to transport passengers across the river, raising concerns about potential accidents.
End of 7-Hour StagnationServices resumed around 7:20 AM as visibility improved. BIWTC terminal manager Md. Salahuddin confirmed the normal flow of traffic but warned that services may be temporarily halted again if visibility drops.
Concerns Over Illegal TrawlersDuring the suspension, some illegal engine-powered trawlers were seen taking risks to transport passengers across the river, raising concerns about potential accidents.