However, vessels carrying patients and goods will be allowed to cross the rivers, said BIWTC spokesperson Nazrul Islam, reports UNB. Also Read - In pictures: Eid holidaymakers suffer as authorities dock ferriesHe said: “Despite the suspension of speedboat and launch operations, thousands of home-bound people were seen crossing rivers on private vessels ignoring all health protocols.”That’s why, following government directives, BIWTC has suspended the ferry services, he added. “As they occupied the ferries to maximum capacity, the terminal authorities were forced to let them leave for Madaripur.”Md Khorshed Alam, the BIWTC assistant manager at Daulatdia port, also said that ferry services were suspended following the Shipping Ministry’s order. In line with the government directives, the movement of all long-route buses is suspended ahead of the upcoming Eid. Launch and train services will also remain suspended during the period.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 08, 2021 04:14 UTC