Manikganj, Nov. 17 -- Nearly three months have passed since the Paturia ferry ghats suffered extensive damage, yet substantial repairs have not been carried out, leaving commuters and transport workers grappling with severe difficulties.

Locals blame the prolonged delay on the inaction of the local administration.

Of the five ghats at the terminal, only Ghat No 3 is fully operational for vehicle crossings, while the other four are partially functional or completely closed. This has left passengers from 21 southwestern districts facing long delays, with many forced to wait for hours to cross the Padma River, locals alleged.

A recent visit to the terminal revealed that Ghats No. 1 and 5 remain completely shut. Ghats No. 2 and 4 are only ...