ACC team makes surprise visit to Sadarghat launch terminal

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DHAKA, June 04, 2018 (BSS) – A team of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
made a surprise visit to Sadarghat Launch Terminal today to monitor the
operation of water vessels to ensure safe journey of Eid holidaymakers on
water routes.

A 10-member enforcement team, headed by ACC deputy director Helal Uddin
Sharif, visited Sadarghat Launch Terminal to oversee whether the naval laws
are being followed by passenger launches.

The team asked the BIWTA (Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority)
authorities to take necessary measures to stop plying of unfit, risky and
illegal vessels and check charging of extra fare from passengers.

“There has been a full-time monitoring of the ACC to make sure hassle
free services to the waterway passengers,” said ACC director general (admin)
Mohammad Munir Chowdhury.

ACC hotline is ready for receiving the complaints of the passengers, he
added.