Ferry runs aground
A ferry in Mawa-Kawrakandi route got stuck in shoals in the River Padma on Tuesday night causing immense sufferings to the homebound passengers for eight hours. The K type ferry Kakoli loaded with eight vehicles ran aground near Kobutor Khola turning point around 10:00pm. After all efforts to resume the journey failed, the ferry got freed itself at about 6:00am yesterday during high tide. Sources said, in last few days water was receding fast at the turning point of the route. On Monday, two dredgers were deployed at the spot. But the dredging work was hampered due to strong current. Another ferry Bir Shrestha Ruhul Amin also remained stuck at the same spot for seven hours on Tuesday.
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