Launch service remains suspended for second day

MUNSHIGANJ, July 27 (UNB): Launch and speed-boat services on the Shimuliya-Kawrakandi route remain suspended for the second day for bad weather.

Shimuliya River Port's traffic inspector Tofazzal Hossain said the authorities on Sunday noon decided to stop the plying of launch, speed boat, sea-boat, trawler and small boats through the route to avoid accident as the weather turned rough and there was strong current in the river.

He said the services would resume once the situation becomes normal.

Abdul Halim, manager of BIWTC, said the passengers are crossing the route through ferry, as the ferry services remained normal.