Dhaka, June 1 -- The government has decided to allow ferrying motor cycle by launches on a limited scale, while ferrying of goods, except perishable ones, and cattle, will be suspended for seven days before and after the Eid-ul-Azha.
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury made the disclosure while talking to reporters after an inter-ministerial meeting on the smooth movement of vessels ahead of Eid-ul-Azha at the Secretariat on Wednesday.
"The suspension of ferrying goods laden trucks will remain in force from three days before or after the day of Eid-ul-Azha in order to ensure the safe transportation of passengers and goods. Besides, we have also decided to allow transportation motor cycle on a limited scale in launches duri...