Launch services between Barishal and other parts of the country resumed on Saturday (November 18) morning as it remained suspended due to cyclonic storm Midhili.

Abdur Razzaque, river port official of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) confirmed the matter. 

Earlier, BIWTA suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inland and coastal routes from 10:00am on Friday as cyclone Midhili is heading towards the coast.

Meanwhile, the roads in different parts of Barishal city have been inundated due to the rainfall triggered by the cyclonic.

BDST: 1629 HRS, NOV 18, 2023
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