Authorities have suspended the movement of all passenger vessels in Narayanganj, Gazipur, Munshiganj, Manikganj, Madaripur, Rajbari, and Gopalganj districts since Tuesday morning to curb the spread of Covid in these districts.
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) announced its decision to suspend the movement of launches, speedboats, and trawlers on Monday, following the Cabinet Division’s circular on the imposition of lockdown in seven districts, reports UNB.
According to a notification by BIWTA, vessel movement from Dhaka to other parts of the country will also remain suspended during the period.
However, the restrictions won't apply on the movement of cargo vessels and emergency services. Legal action will be taken against violators, said the notification.