Shimulia-Banglabazar | The Business Standard

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Mawa launch, speedboat business in trouble after Padma Bridge opening

A total of 151 speedboats and 87 launches are registered under Shimula ghat which employs several thousand people

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Launch service on Shimulia, Majhirkandi routes suspended for turbulent weather

Four daytime ferries but none at night

Ferry services at Shimulia-Banglabazar suspended due to high currents

Ferry services at Shimulia-Banglabazar suspended due to high currents

Pressure on ferries reduce as launch service resumes today

Passengers throng ferry ghat ahead of reopening

Shimulia-Banglabazar route crowded with Dhaka-bound people and vehicles

Passenger pressure on Shimulia-Banglabazar route

Ferries wait for vehicles as passenger load declines on Shimulia-Banglabazar route

Passenger load on ferries reduces, hygiene rules still neglected in launches

Shimulia-Banglabazar route crowded with Dhaka-bound garment workers

Shimulia-Banglabazar route crowded with Dhaka-bound garment workers

A hurried return

Passenger-carrying ferry operating, defying lockdown protocols