Ferry and launch services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route increased ahead of Eid-Ul-Fitr to lessen the hassle of home going commuters.
Locals and commuters said the vehicles and passengers pressure on the Daulatdia-Paturia ferry terminals, the river route connecting 21 south-western districts with the capital city, reduced by 60-70 percent after the opening of Padma Bridge
The districts of the Southern region of the country are now directly connected to the capital through the Padma Bridge. However, south-western districts including Meherpur, will not use the bridge so much to travel to the capital. But, thanks to the Padma Bridge, transports saw significantly less traffic and congestion through the Daulatdia-Paturia and Jamuna Bridge routes.
Terminal officials said that they increase 20 Ferry and 33 launch services ahead of the eid to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow on the route.
Law enforcement agencies including Police are taking adequate security measures to avert any untoward situation ahead of the eid.
Visiting the Daulatdia terminal, it was seen that the once busy river route now wore a deserted look as few passengers were seen waiting for the ferry to reach home.
The districts of the Southern region of the country are now directly connected to the capital through the Padma Bridge. However, south-western districts including Meherpur, will not use the bridge so much to travel to the capital. But, thanks to the Padma Bridge, transports saw significantly less traffic and congestion through the Daulatdia-Paturia and Jamuna Bridge routes.
Ghat-centric traders and hawkers were frustrated due to the reduced number of vehicles and passengers while the passengers and drivers using Daulatdia Ghat expressed relief.
According to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Daulatdia Ghat sources, the Padma Bridge has reduced the suffering of passengers in Daulatdia.
However, the revenue of the ghat is also expected to decrease significantly with the reduction in the number of vehicles and passengers.