No congestion at Paturia ferry ghat, highway

There is no traffic congestion on Dhaka-Paturia highway and at Paturia ferry ghat today -- a day before Eid-ul-Fitr.

Ferry services are also going on smoothly, reports our Manikganj correspondent.

As per the instruction from authorities, 17 ferries were in operation at the ghat, which saw a huge rush yesterday, said Zillur Rahman, deputy manager of BIWTC's Aricha regional office.

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"Today, there is no pressure. All the ferries are operating, ensuring smooth journey of home-goers," he said.

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Although the highway and ferry terminal are almost empty, police have been deployed to maintain discipline on the ghat and roads.