Launch service to all internal routes in Barishal halted

Launch services to all internal and long routes in Barishal have been suspended as the very severe cyclonic storm Mocha is approaching the coast.

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) took up the decision to suspend the water vessel service from 5 am on Saturday (May 13).

The decision was taken to avert any untoward incident and the order will remain in force until further notice, said Md Abdur Razzaq, an official of Barishal river port.

The passenger water vessels usually ply on 11 internal routes from Barishal port.