BIWTA suspends vessel services
BIWTC suspends the ferry service on Shimulia-Kathalbari and Paturia-Daulatdia routes since this morning due to rough weather. Photo was taken from Paturia ghat on October 21, 2017. Photo: Star
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends the operation of all types of vessels across the country due to the inclement weather.
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) today suspended the operation of all types of vessels across the country due to the inclement weather.
BIWTA public relations officer Mobarak Hossain said the plying of launches, ferries and speedboats will remain halted on all waterways throughout the country until further notice.
He said the decision came following incessant rains across the country under the influence of the land depression.
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