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Committee to probe death of schoolboy over ferry delay
DHAKA, July 29, 2019 (BSS) – Shipping Ministry today formed a committee to
investigate the death of a schoolboy in an ambulance on a ferry due to
delayed departure of the ferry at Khathalbari jetty, Madaripur yesterday.
The two-member committee led by Joint Secretary Shahnowas Dilruba Khan has
been asked to submit the probe report to the ministry within seven days, said
a press release.
Another member of the committee is Deputy Secretary Shah Habibur Hakim.
Terming the incident as a misunderstanding, the release said Bangladesh
Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) is always ready for the service of
passengers. Even, BIWTA continues its emergency service for ambulance during
inclement weather.
The family of the student alleged that the ferry was anchored at the jetty
for three hours on Thursday night while waiting for Joint Secretary of
Shipping Ministry M Abdus Sabur Mondal.
The statement, however, said no M Abdus Sabur Mondal works under Shipping
Ministry.
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