Ferry services have resumed on the Paturia-Daulatdia route after remaining suspended for nearly five hours due to poor visibility, officials said on Tuesday.

In an effort to prevent transmission of Coronavirus and to tackle the movement of people ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the authorities concerned have suspended ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Kathalbari routes from Monday.

Manikganj, Nov 9 (UNB) – As severe cyclone Bubul is likely to enter Bangladesh in hours, authorities on Saturday night suspended ferry services on the Paturia-Doulatdia route.

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.