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06 Apr 2021, 19:12
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The government has decided to resume plying of public transport in all city corporations area including capital Dhaka considering the sufferings of people who work in government and non-government institutions under the lockdown situation.
The information was delivered by Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader at his official residence in the capital on Tuesday.
Obaidul Quader said that public transport will ply on the roads of Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Cumilla, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barishal, Rangpur and Mymensingh city corporation areas from 6 am to 6 pm keeping half of the seats vacant.
He said, every transport vehicle has to be disinfected at the beginning and ending of each trip and using hand sanitizers and wearing masks have to be ensured by the concerned transport related people and passengers. Charging extra fare has to be prohibited against the coordinated fares.
Obaidul Quader also informed that plying of long distance transport will remain stop until the further instruction.
The directions will be effective from tomorrow (Wednesday) and also will be effective until the further notice.
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He said this after paying a courtesy call on the UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh at his ministry on Tuesday.
Hasan Mahmud said all efforts are underway to bring back the seafarers safely from the hands of Somali pirates. However, it is not possible to say everything at the moment.
He also urged the media to be careful in this regard.
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The IGP said all measures have been taken so that common people can reach their destinations during Eid. Besides, we have arranged security measures during Iftar, taraweeh and Sehri in such a way that the security of the common people is not hampered.
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The event, started on Tuesday aimed to raise awareness about marine engineering and share technology with the local community.
Over 400 people participated, including Mongla Port Authority officials, students, and teachers from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), and local primary and secondary schools.
Attendees were given tours of the dredger, learning about its operation and the importance of dredging projects in maintaining smooth waterway access for commercial vessels.
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Since 2018, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has played a significant role in maintaining Mongla Port. They've completed multiple dredging projects, ensuring smooth passage for commercial vessels, Sheikh Sowkat Ali, project director of the “Inner Bar Dredging of Mongla Port Channel’ said.
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Through proper business practices and social contributions, CCECC has earned a strong reputation in the Bangladesh market, Steven Guo, manager of the project said.
These efforts have made CCECC a responsible and valuable partner in Bangladesh's economic and social progress, he added.
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In his welcome remarks, High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of Iftar in promoting the spirit of brotherhood and humanity. He underlined the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Bangladesh and reaffirmed commitment to further enrich the special and multifaceted ties, which are rooted in the shared sacrifices of 1971. High Commissioner noted that the Iftar gathering also symbolized the deep bonds of people-to-people ties that form the very foundation of India-Bangladesh relations.
Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Minister of Religious Affairs of Bangladesh Md. Faridul Haque Khan was the guest of honour.
