Focusing on maintaining health protocol, he said: "Every river port and inland vehicle must maintain the protocol. BIWTA [Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority], BIWTC [Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation], and law enforcement agencies will monitor all passenger vehicles.”"If there is any mismanagement, we will take prompt action. Meanwhile, we have taken action against an official of Chandpur river port today [Sunday]," he told the media while visiting the Sadarghat river port in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon. The state minister also inaugurated a disinfection tunnel at the entrance of Sadarghat port and visited some launches to ensure the physical distance markings on the deck. He said: “From today [Sunday] passenger transportation in waterways has started, but it is not the final decision.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 31, 2020 10:41 UTC