Chandpur, May 31 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan on Sunday said the government is working with the highest priority to ensure safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers on waterways during Eid-ul-Azha and to restore public confidence in river

transport.

Speaking while visiting Chandpur River Port, he said authorities are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring at major ferry terminals and river ports across the country to facilitate the smooth return of holidaymakers to their workplaces after Eid.

"Close surveillance is being carried out at all major terminals to ensure passengers do not face any inconvenience. Existing problems at river terminals and waterways have been identified and steps have been taken to...