Dense fog halts launch services nationwide again today
BIWTA said in a press release that, as the existing dense fog may intensify further, all types of launch movement from Sadarghat to Chandpur, including routes in the southern region, have been suspended from 5:30 pm.
Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka. File photo
Launch movement across the country was suspended again today (29 December) due to dense fog.
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) said in a press release that, as the existing dense fog may intensify further, all types of launch movement from Sadarghat to Chandpur, including routes in the southern region, have been suspended from 5:30 pm.
Earlier on Sunday, the government had also suspended launch movement from Sadarghat and across the country from the evening due to dense fog.
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Four people were killed in a collision between two launches on the Meghna River in Chandpur last Thursday night (25 December) amid dense fog.
