Fog halts ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia, Aricha-Kazirhat routes
Two ferries got stuck in the middle of the Padma River, causing immense suffering to the passengers.
Fog causes poor visibility at a ferry terminal on 7 March 2026. Photo: UNB
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes remained suspended from early today (7 March) due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.
Abdus Salam, deputy general manager of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation's (BIWTC) Aricha sector, said ferry services remained suspended from 7:30am due to poor visibility.
Two ferries got stuck in the middle of the Padma River, causing immense suffering to the passengers.
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Several hundred vehicles, including goods-laden trucks, are waiting to cross the river.
Operations of ferries will resume after the fog clears, authorities said.
