Ferry service on the Chattogram-Sandwip route have opened for the first time. This is the first ferry service on a maritime route in the country.
Shipping, Labour and Employment Adviser M Sakhawat Hussain inaugurated the service at Sitakunda upazila's Bashbaria Jetty at 8:30 am on Monday.
The ferry route will answer the demands of the 4 lac natives of the island Sandwip Upazila, which now has a direct connection to the mainland.
The Ministry of Shipping initiated the ferry service running from Sitakunda Upazila's Bashbaria to Sandwip's Gupto-chhora.
New roads, parking, and jetties have already been constructed at both ends of the route to ensure a smooth ferry service.