File photo: The density of fog kept intensifying, prompting the authorities to cease the ferry services for 2.5 hours File photo'We want to keep the upcoming Eid journey safer through collective efforts. We have to work with more responsibilities even if the ferry movement is interrupted due to heavy rain or floods'The government has decided to stop ferrying trucks and covered vans, except those carrying sacrificial animals and essential goods, across the rivers three days before and three days after the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The state minister said the shipping ministry has done a good job through teamwork to ensure safe journey for the holidaymakers during the last Eid-ul-Fitr. “We want to keep the upcoming Eid journey safer through collective efforts. We have to work with more responsibilities even if the ferry movement is interrupted due to heavy rain or floods,” he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 21, 2019 14:48 UTC