Ferry and launch service suspension and passenger distress on Paturia-Daulatdia, Paturia-Kazirhat and Aricha-Kazirhat routes due to Kalbaishakhi

Ferry and launch services on the Paturia-Daulatdia, Paturia-Kazirhat, and Aricha-Kazirhat routes were suspended on May 26, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM due to a severe Nor'wester (Kalbaishakhi). The disruption lasted approximately one hour, causing significant distress to thousands of Eid holidaymakers, including children, women, and the elderly, who were stranded at terminals like Daulatdia and Paturia without adequate shelter during heavy rain.