Dhaka, March 24 -- The government has inaugurated a ferry service on the Chattogram-Sandwip route, the first ferry service on a maritime route in the country.

Shipping, Labour and Employment Advisor M Sakhawat Hussain inaugurated the service at Sitakunda upazila's Bashbaria Jetty at 8:30 am on Monday, reports bdnews24.com.

The ferry route will answer the demands of the 400,000 natives of the island Sandwip Upazila, which now has a direct connection to the mainland.

The Ministry of Shipping initiated the ferry service running from Sitakunda Upazila's Bashbaria to Sandwip's Guptachhara.

New roads, parking, and jetties have already been constructed at both ends of the route to ensure a smooth ferry service. A test run was also done.

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