State Minister for Shipping Md. Razib Ahsan has directed strict legal action against those responsible for overcharging passengers and other irregularities at the Paturia-Aricha ferry terminal during this year's Eid journey, reports UNB.
The state minister issued the directives during a Monday inspection of the ferry and launch terminals, where he reviewed the overall Eid travel situation for homebound passengers on the waterway.
During the visit, Mohammad Emran Hossain, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping and team leader of the ministry-formed vigilance team, confirmed the overcharging after purchasing a ticket himself in disguise as a passenger.
Acting swiftly, an Executive Magistrate from Manikganj district administration conducted a mobile court and fined the lessee responsible for loose ticketing operations Tk 10,000 for the offence.
Ferry ghat officials removed, fined for overcharging Eid travellers
FE Team | Published: May 25, 2026 22:48:11
Ferry ghat officials removed, fined for overcharging Eid travellers
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