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Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat & Paturia-Daulatdia routes resume after disruption
Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Saturday after several hours of suspension due to dense fog.
Deputy General Manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), Aricha regional office, Nasir Chowdhury, said the ferry services on the Aricha-Kazirhat route remained suspended till 10:30 pm on Friday due to poor visibility caused by the dense fog.
Five ferries got stuck in the middle of the river due to the suspension of the ferry movement.
Fog-hit ferry services resume on Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatpur routes after 9hrs
Besides, the ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route were suspended due to thick fog around 3:30 am early Saturday, forcing the authorities to halt movements of 14 ferries on both sides of the river.
Some 500 vehicles, including 400 goods-laden trucks, remained stranded on both sides of the two ferry routes, causing immense sufferings to passengers.
As the fog disappeared, the ferry services on the two routes restored around 7 am and 6 am, respectively.
Dense fog halts ferry services in Padma, Jamuna rivers
2 weeks ago
Fog-hit ferry services resume on Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatpur routes after 9hrs
Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Friday morning after nine hours of suspension due to dense fog.
Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) in Aricha sector, said the ferry services resumed at 10:30am after the fog cleared.
Earlier, he said the fog intensified in the Padma and Jamuna rivers’ basins starting from midnight, forcing them to suspend the ferry services at 1:30am.
The suspension caused four ferries stuck in the middle of the both rivers and over 500 vehicles at the terminals.
During this time, four ferries—Borkot, Kopoti, and Khan Jahan Ali, and Chitra got stuck in the middle of the rivers.
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Moreover, six ferries remained stuck at the Paturia terminal, four at the Daulatdia, and three at the Aricha, all carrying passengers and vehicles, according to terminal authorities.
Currently, over 500 vehicles were stuck at the four ferry terminals, with over 400 freight trucks, they said.
Nasir said they allowed passenger buses, private cars, microbuses, ambulances to cross the river on the priority basis after the fogs lifted.
2 weeks ago
Dense fog may disrupt flights, road, river communications: BMD
Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may face disruption due to dense fog in the next five days from 9am on Sunday.
Parts of the country may experience moderate to dense fog from midnight to morning during the period, according to a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Light rain or drizzle likely in northern region of Bangladesh in 5 days: BMD
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Meanwhile, night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country during the period.
Biting cold and chilling winds disrupt daily life in Naogaon
Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area. A seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending it's tough to Northeast Bay.
The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 09.7 degree Celsius.
1 month ago
Ferry services resume on Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes after fog disruption
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes resumed this morning after a lengthy suspension caused by dense fog that disrupted operations for 10-11 hours.
Nasir Chowdhury, Deputy General Manager of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), confirmed that operations resumed at 10:30 am on the Paturia-Daulatdia route and at 11:00 am on the Aricha-Kazirhat route.
Passenger buses, private cars, and microbuses will be prioritized for crossing, followed by goods-laden trucks, Chowdhury added.
The disruption began on Saturday night when thick fog blanketed the waterways, obscuring visibility and forcing authorities to suspend ferry services to prevent accidents.
Three ferries—Khan Jahan Ali, Birshreshtha Jahangir, and Baigar—were stranded mid-river, while more than 300 vehicles, predominantly cargo trucks, were left waiting at the Paturia, Daulatdia, Aricha, and Kazirhat terminals.
Read: Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat & Paturia-Daulatdia routes resume after disruption
The situation deteriorated after sunset, with the fog becoming denser along the Aricha-Kazirhat route. By 11:30 pm, visibility had dropped to near zero, rendering navigation lights ineffective and making the waterway perilous.
Among the stranded ferries, the Khan Jahan Ali Ro-Ro ferry was stuck mid-river with passengers and vehicles onboard. Three other ferries—Chitra, Krishani, and Shah Ali—were immobilized at the Aricha terminal, while the Dhanshiri ferry was stuck at the Kazirhat terminal.
By 1:00 am, authorities suspended ferry operations on the Paturia-Daulatdia route as well. Two ferries, Birshreshtha Jahangir and Baigar, were left stranded mid-river, adding to the growing backlog of eight ferries halted at the terminals.
The resumption of services brought relief to hundreds of stranded passengers and vehicle operators, as the BIWTC worked to clear the backlog and ensure smooth crossings for priority vehicles.
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1 month ago
Dhaka enveloped in dense fog as winter deepens across Bangladesh
The residents of Dhaka woke up on Friday to a city draped in a thick blanket of fog, turning the bustling capital into a misty realm.
The streets, wet from a drizzle-like fog, saw vehicles navigating with their headlights on well into the morning.
By 9:30 am, the sun was yet to pierce through the grey skies, amplifying the wintry chill.
Being a weekend, the usually crowded roads of Dhaka appeared relatively quieter. Yet, those braving the outdoors faced the biting cold and relentless fog. Even layered in multiple warm garments, many struggled against the numbing temperatures.
For the city’s labourers and homeless, the cold proved especially harsh, leaving them reliant on scanty warm clothing and yearning for the faintest hint of sunlight.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast that the current weather conditions are likely to persist.
Read: Dense fog may disrupt flight, vessel operation, road communication: BMD
A bulletin issued on Thursday night suggested that both day and night temperatures across the country might see a slight rise by Sunday.
However, the dense fog is expected to cause intense cold sensations in certain areas.
The BMD further predicted moderate to dense fog from midnight to midday across the country, which could temporarily disrupt aviation, inland waterway transport, and road travel.
While skies are expected to remain partially cloudy, the weather is expected to stay dry in the coming days. However, light rain or drizzle may occur in the northern regions early next week.
International weather agencies have also noted the severity of this winter.
AccuWeather describes the ongoing cold snap in Bangladesh as part of a broader regional pattern affecting South Asia, with below-average temperatures observed in parts of India and Nepal as well.
The UK Met Office highlights how such dense fog, combined with low temperatures, can exacerbate health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those without adequate shelter.
The worsening cold disproportionately impacts Bangladesh’s underprivileged communities.
Read more: Moderate cold wave with fog likely across the country: BMD
Street dwellers and daily wage earners are among the hardest hit, struggling to stay warm in the absence of proper winter clothing. Many are seen huddling around makeshift fires or crowding donation points in search of blankets.
With dense fog continuing to cloak the capital and beyond, the resilience of the nation’s most vulnerable is being tested.
As Dhaka endures another frigid spell, the hope for brighter skies and warmer days remains distant yet persistent.
1 month ago
Dhaka wakes up to dense fog as winter deepens
The residents of Dhaka woke up to a blanket of dense fog on Saturday morning as temperatures dropped significantly, disrupting daily life.
The city experienced a chilly 16 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office bulletin issued on Friday.
A thick layer of fog enveloped the city, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daylight hours.
Panchagarh sees foggy weather
Commuters struggled to find transport in time due to poor visibility.
Many city dwellers opted to stay indoors, particularly as several educational institutions remained closed following the end of annual examinations.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate fog in parts of the country from midnight to Saturday morning.
Dense fog: Ferry services resume on two river routes in Manikganj
Nighttime temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2°C, while daytime temperatures may drop slightly.
On Friday, the country's highest temperature of 31°C was recorded in Bandarban and Sandwip, while the lowest temperature of 10.7°C was noted in Tetulia on Thursday.
1 month ago
Dense fog halts Paturia-Daulatdia ferry route for 6 hours
Dense fog caused the suspension of the Paturia-Daulatdia ferry route for six hours.
Nasir Chowdhury, DGM of the Aricha Sector, said dense fog is a natural phenomenon, and ferry services could not resume until the fog cleared. Ferry operations resumed at 8:30 am once the fog's intensity diminished.
During this time, over a hundred vehicles, including goods-laden trucks, private cars, microbuses, and other vehicles, got stranded at both terminals.
BMD predicts cooler nights ahead
BIWTC (Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation) officials said the fog began to thicken from midnight and fully covered the waterway by around 2:30 am. To prevent any maritime accidents, they halted ferry services. Ferries loaded with vehicles were held back at both terminals during this period.
1 month ago
Dense fog: Ferry services resume on two river routes in Manikganj
Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia routes in Manikganj resumed on Thursday morning after seven and ten hours of suspension respectively due to dense fog.
Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Aricha Sector of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation, said the ferry services resumed around 10:30am.
BIWTC authorities said, ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River remained suspended from 3am and the Aricha-Kazirhat route from 12:00am.
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1 month ago
Kurigram farmers worried as cold wave and dense fog threaten seedbeds
Kurigram district in Bangladesh is currently grappling with a mild cold wave and dense fog, posing significant threats to local agriculture. Farmers, particularly those cultivating boro rice, are increasingly concerned about the potential damage to seedbeds and crop fields due to the harsh weather.
Despite efforts such as applying pesticides and covering seedbeds with polythene, farmers remain worried.
Anisur Rahman, a farmer from Bhogdanga in Sadar upazila, reported that although his boro seedlings are ready for planting, the cold and fog have hindered this process.
Mantaj Ali, another local farmer, voiced concerns over his potato field, which is now completely enveloped in fog.
Subal Chandra, an officer at the Kurigram Weather Observatory Centre, noted that the temperature dropped to 12.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and similar conditions are expected to persist for the next few days. He also warned of a cold wave hitting the district by the end of the month.
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Biplab Kumar Mohonta, deputy director of the Kurigram Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), explained that the cold weather has delayed boro plantation of 6,500 hectares of seedbeds. He cautioned that temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius could cause seedbed leaves to turn yellow.
The DAE has already advised farmers to take additional measures to protect their seedbeds from damage.
1 year ago
Ferry services on Chandpur -Shariatpur route resume after 8 hours
Ferry services on Chandpur -Shariatpur route resumed on Monday morning after eight hours of suspension due to dense fog.
“Ferry services were suspended at 12 am on Sunday due to heavy fog considering the safety of the passengers,” Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) ferry ghat manager Faisal Alam said.
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Seven ferries are now operating on Chandpur-Shariatpur-Narsinghpur route.
Due to the suspension of ferry services, small and large vehicles got stranded on both sides of the river.
2 years ago