Strong currents in Padma hamper ferry services
Over 500 vehicles remained stranded at Paturia terminal as strong currents in the River Padma are hampering ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia routes since this morning.
The ferries are taking extra time to reach Daulatdia as they have been taking an alternative route, said Md Zillur Rahman, deputy general manager of BIWTC's Aricha regional office.
The ferries are routing an extra two kilometers to reach the destination. The number of trips between Paturia and Daulatdia have decreased as a result, Md Zillur said.
He said over 400 goods-laden vehicles and around a 100 passenger vehicles got struck at the Daulatdia terminal in the morning. But passenger vehicles are being given priority for crossing the river, he added.
Sixteen ferries are in operation on this route at present, reports our Manikganj correspondent.
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