These two ferry terminals are major gateways to 21 southern districts of the country. “Both people and vehicles were seen thronging in large numbers at the Paturia ferry ghat since early hours of Friday,” said Zillur Rahman, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Aricha office. Passengers flout physical distancing on a crowded ferry at Shimulia ferry terminal Focus BanglaThe number of ferries had been increased due to mounting pressure of vehicles and passengers, he added. Regardless, private vehicles and goods-laden trucks have formed long queues at the terminal waiting to cross the Padma River. He added that in order to handle the extra pressure of passengers and goods-carrying vehicles, the terminal authorities had chosen to allow vehicles on a priority basis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2021 09:26 UTC