Bad weather halts Paturia-Daulatdia launch service

A big ferry loaded with several vehicles became stranded in between Paturia and Daulatdia at River Padma due to rough weather on Wednesday.
A big ferry loaded with several vehicles became stranded in between Paturia and Daulatdia at River Padma due to rough weather on Wednesday.
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UNB, Manikganj :Launch service on the Paturia-Daulatdia has been suspended since Wednesday morning due to rough condition of the mighty river Padma triggered by inclement weather.Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspended launch operation from 10am in the morning to ward off any untoward incident amid squally wind on the river, said Assistant Director of BIWTA Faridul Islam. The suspension will not be lifted until any development of the weather condition, he added.

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