UNB:

The movement of bulkhead will be halted for 11 days from June 13 during the Eid-ul-Azha to ensure hassle-free movement of vessels.

Besides, all trucks and covered vans except cattle-carrying vehicles or perishable goods-laden vehicles will remain suspended for seven days during the Eid-ul-Azha.

The decision was taken at a meeting on the movement of ferries, steamers, launches and other vessels during Eid-ul-Azha at the Secretariat with State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair on Thursday.