The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has announced the resumption of operation of all types of water transport services across Bangladesh as the cyclonic storm Sitrang completed its landfall and weakened to a tropical depression.
The authorities took the decision on Tuesday morning with the inclement weather improving gradually.
The cyclonic storm Sitrang hit the coastal areas of Bangladesh on Monday evening triggering gale winds and rainfall in the southern parts of the country.
Most parts of the country, including Dhaka, witnessed moderate to heavy rains from Sunday morning under the impact of the cyclonic storm.
Authorities have prepared more than 7,000 cyclone shelters to evacuate people while all fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been asked to remain anchored.
