BD suspends river transport services as Amphan approaches coastline

Bangladesh has suspended all river transport services across the country as Cyclone Amphan moves closer to the coastline with growing intensity, reports bdnews24.com.

Ferry crossings along with other services operating out of the country's five piers were halted from 1 pm Tuesday, according to BIWTC Chairman Khaja Mia.

All vessels will remain docked until further notice, he said.

The five major routes along which transport vessels operate are Paturia-Daulatdia, Shimulia-Kathalbari, Chandpur-Shariatpur, Laxmipur-Bhola and Bheduria-Laharhat.