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Launch Services Resume on 14 Routes as Fog Lifts Over Meghna

BIWTA clears night navigation; Sadarghat comes alive again.

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Barishal Correspondent • 6 Sept • 2 min read • 4 views · 2 impressions

Updated 8 Oct 2026

Launch Services Resume on 14 Routes as Fog Lifts Over Meghna
River calm after fog — Photo: Shamim Hossain

BARISHAL — The mournful horns are back on the Meghna. After a week of dense fog that stranded thousands, BIWTA has resumed launch services on 14 southern routes with new radar-guided night navigation.

Sadarghat erupted in relief as the first Barishal-bound triple-decker, MV Sundarban-14, departed with 2,000 passengers. 'I missed my daughter's wedding. Today I will at least make the reception,' said tearful passenger Hosne Ara.

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BIWTA said all vessels now carry fog lights, GPS trackers and double masters for night runs — 'never again will fog hold the south hostage,' officials pledged.

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Reported by Barishal Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].

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