Hundreds of goods-laden trucks, buses and cars were stranded at Paturia in Manikganj from Saturday morning as a strong current in Padma River disrupted ferry crossings.
The recent suspension of ferry movement on the Simulia-Banglazar route added to the pressure as vehicles of that route are taking the Paturia-Daulatdia route, said the terminal authorities, reports UNB.
At least 800 general goods laden trucks were seen waiting to cross at the terminal and on the highway six kilometres away from it as the authorities were prioritizing emergency goods services and passenger carrying vehicles.
Deputy General Manager (trade) of Bangladesh Inland Water Transportation Corporation Aricha office Md Jillur Rahman said the number of trips on the route decreased as a strong current has slowed down the pace.
Currently, 17 of the 18 ferries on this route are in service, said Jillur.
