Paturia-Daulatdia, Aricha-Kazirhat ferry services suspended

The ferry movement in between Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes have been suspended from last night due to gusty weather, according to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Paturia Ghat.

Deputy General Manager (DGM) BIWTC Paturia ghat Shah Mohammad Khaled Newaz told media that the ferry movement at both the ghats Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat were remaining suspended from 9 pm on Sunday according to the direction of higher authority.

He said a total of 250 trucks, 11 buses and 30 other cars are staying at the ghat for ferrying, but they were not given tickets and asked to go alternative way.

The ferry movements in between Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat will remain suspend until further direction from the BIWTC authority, he said.

Meanwhile all other engine driven and country boats are remaining suspended both the ghats.