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Authorities on Thursday morning suspended launch services on Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat launch routes for inclement weather.
However, the ferry services remain normal.
Panna Lal Nandi, supervisor of Paturia Launch Ghat, said that the services came to a halt at 8:30am to avoid risks amid the stormy weather.
The launch service will be resume when the weather will be favorable again.
According to sources, 18 launches operate on Paturia-Daulatdia and 16 on Aricha-Kazirhat routes.
Faridul Alam, assistant director, Department of Maritime Safety and Traffic of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), Paturia ghat, said launch services have been suspended due to stormy weather.
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