Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route have been suspended since 3:00 am today due to dense fog on the Padma River, authorities said.
All engine-driven boats and launches operating along the route were also halted to prevent accidents.
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Paturia Ghat Deputy General Manager Abdus Salam said ferry movement was stopped early this morning as visibility dropped sharply, making navigation extremely risky.
“To avoid any untoward incidents, ferry services between Paturia and Daulatdia were suspended,” he added.
Currently, four ferries – Golam Maula, Language Martyred Shaheed Barkat, Shah Paran and Shah Enayetpuri – are waiting at Paturia Ghat, while three ferries – Shah Mokdum, Bir Shreshtha Ruhul Amin and Hasna Hena – remain stranded at Daulatdia Ghat.
Meanwhile, two ferries, Keramat Ali and Bir Shreshtha Jahangir, are anchored midstream on the Padma River, ghat sources said.
