July 13, 2026
Passenger launches continue operating smoothly on the route with 20 vessels in service
To manage the rush, five additional ferries join the 12 on Paturia-Daulatdia route
During the suspension, two ferries were stranded mid-river
A total of 14 ferries, both large and small, are now operating on the route
The suspension has been in effect since around 3am on Friday
The suspension takes effect from 7pm on Friday
The erosion has reduced the docking space for launches, making travel riskier, according to launch operators
“The suffering is the same as it used to be before the Padma Bridge was constructed,” said truck driver Khalek
