Eid special launch service from Sept 8
Amirul Islam || risingbd.com
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Staff Correspondent, Barishal: Special launch services on Dhaka-Barisal river route will be started from September 8 to deal with the rush of home-bound passengers on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.
Saidur Rahman Rintu, central vice-president of launch owners association and owner of Sundarban launch fleet, confirmed the matter on Thursday.
He said the service may start from September 7 if the rush of home-bound passengers increases.
Saidur Rahman Rintu said at least 17 launches will directly ply on Dhaka-Barisal river route on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha like Eid-ul-Fitr. A total of 23 launches will be operated a day in the special service.
Several private launch companies have already started selling tickets on the occasion of special service, the vice-president added.
risingbd/Dhaka/Aug 25, 2016/J.Khan Swapon/Amirul/Augustin Sujan
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