Fares doubled, hygiene rules not followed at Barishal Launch Terminal
Passengers on board a launch at Barishal terminal defying health safety guidelines amid Covid-19, on May 24, 2021. Photo: Tipu Das Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
Launches have started operating from Barishal and are charging double the usual fares and are failing to follow any hygiene rules.
A total of 16 launches left Barishal Launch Terminal today for various destinations including Dhaka, Bhola and Mehendiganj, reports our Barishal correspondent. Of the launches, at least five-six left for Dhaka.
Restrictions on public transport were lifted in the country from today.
As seen by our correspondent, no social distancing was maintained by passengers on the deck of the launches. There was also no awareness campaign from the launch authorities. At least 10,000 passengers left for Dhaka today from the terminal.