Ferry operation on Shimulia-Kathalbari route remained suspended since early Tuesday due to dense fog, causing sufferings to hundreds of passengers amid shivering cold.

Manikganj, Jan 12 (UNB) – Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after two-hour disruption on Saturday morning due to dense fog.   The authorities of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) suspended the ferry services and plying of water vessels on the route at 6:00am due to blurred visibility caused by dense fog, said Salahuddin, manager of BIWTC Aricha Sector.