Padma river. Photo: Collected
The movement of all types of bulkheads will be suspended five days before and after Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure a hassle-free journey for holidaymakers.
Md Abdul Alim, chief of river police and also an additional inspector general of police, came up with the information at a views exchange meeting on law and order and traffic management on waterways at Police Plaza in the capital on Wednesday on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Special security measures have been taken from April 3 to 17 to make the river journey of homebound people easier, said Abdul Halim.
Even the movement of speedboats will be suspended after sunset during the period.
He also said that river police will be on duty at all ferry terminals and naval terminals to ensure security and hassle-free journeys for holidaymakers.
He also asked passengers to call control room number 01320169598 or the National Emergency Service 999 if they any problems.
He assured that the river police will take necessary action immediately.
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