Long tailback at Paturia station

MANIKGANJ, Mar 25 (UNB): Hundreds of buses, cars and trucks have remained stranded at Paturia ghat since Thursday night due to the onrush of homebound people ahead of a two-day vacation from Friday.
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) sources said over 700 vehicles including private vehicles, passenger buses, and trucks remained stranded at Paturia ghat, causing immense suffering to people.
Abdus Salam, assistant general manager (AGM) of BIWTC Aricha regional office, said Paturia ferry terminal area has witnessed a heavy rush of vehicles heading southwest since Friday morning. Vehicles have to wait for hours for ferries to cross the river.