waterway on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

This time, 12-13 launches will transport passengers on this route. Half a dozen boats transported passengers on the first day, Tuesday.

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Launch owners, who have been in constant losses since the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, are hoping for an increase in passengers this Eid. But due to the inclement weather for a few days, the passenger pressure on launches is less than the demand. However, those involved in launches have said that passengers will increase as Eid approaches. In addition, according to the government rate, single cabins will be charged 1,000 taka, double 2,000 taka and deck 400 taka, the leaders of the launch owners said.

After the opening of the Padma Bridge, the launch service on the Dhaka-Barisal waterway collapsed. As the number of passengers dropped to the lowest, the launch owners were running only 2-3 launches in rotation. However, this time, even though Eid tickets were sold in advance, it did not reach a terrible level. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Shipping has decided to stop cargo ship movement for 3 days before and after Eid to keep the launch movement uninterrupted.

Sundarbans Launch Master Md.

Alam said that the pressure on this route, which is experiencing a passenger crisis, is high during Eid.

Shahidul Islam, Assistant Director (Maritime Safety and Traffic Management) of Barisal BIWTA, said that all preparations have been made to ensure smooth travel of passengers during Eid. Ansar members, along with members of voluntary organizations, will work round the clock to ensure security at the terminal.