Announcement of suspension of all types of launch operations across the country
Due to the impact of Cyclone 'Sitrang', many parts of the country have been experiencing rain since morning. Gusty winds are blowing at times. In such a situation, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has decided to stop all types of passenger launches across the country. BIWTA Director (Traffic) Rafiqul Islam confirmed this information to Dhaka Mail on Monday (October 24) morning. He said, after giving signal number 2, small launches are naturally stopped. Now signal number 3 is going on. As a result, we have ordered to stop all types of passenger launches. Launches will remain closed until further orders. Meanwhile, according to the information provided by the Meteorological Department, Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalokati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barisal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni,…