MANIKGANJ, Jan 24, 2021 (BSS) – The ferry movement on Paturia-Daulatdia route has resumed after 11.30 hours suspension to avert any untoward incident due to dense fog.
The disruption of ferry movement has been continuing on this route for seven consecutive days.
Md. Jillur Rahman, deputy general manager (DGM), BIWTC, Pauria Ghat said the ferry movement on the route resumed at about 10 am on Sunday after 11.30 hours when the dense fog started to disappear.
BIWTC Paturia Ghat sources said the ferry movement on the route was suspended from 10.30 pm on Saturday due to poor visibility as the dense fog blanketed the river route. All the ferries were stranded at both the ghats loaded with vehicles and passengers.
DGM Jillur Rahman also said more than 600 vehicles including buses and trucks are remaining in a queue at Paturia ghat for ferrying.
The movement of all kinds of engine driven boats, country boats and launches were also suspended during the period.