Naushad is the eldest son of the family. Village houses in the island region of South Bengal. After completing his studies, he lived in the capital Dhaka for several years hoping to become a government official. He was busy preparing for University and library job exams for the past one year. However, due to the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the mother's earnest eldest son will be able to buy the sacrificial animal when he returns home.
Naushad came to the Sadarghat launch terminal on Friday (June 14) at 2 pm to fulfill his mother's wish. He couldn't afford the cabin. So he decided to return home on the roof of the launch. When asked if there was any trouble on the journey, he told Barta24.com that he arrived at the Sadarghat launch terminal at 2 in the afternoon hoping to get into the cabin. Even though the cabin was empty, I decided to skip it because of the triple price.
When asked what to do if it rains due to bad weather, he said, "I haven't been home for a long time." Mother is crying a lot on the phone. I can't think of anything else but to fulfill my mother's wish even if I get wet in the rain.
Najma Parveen suffered a similar fate. She works in a garment in Savar. Najma Parveen lost her husband six months ago. She is going to Hakimuddin of Bhola with two sons and daughters on Eid vacation in Farhan-4 launch. As the cabin rent is higher than other times, mats are spread on the balcony of the second floor of the launch. She said, it is very dangerous to sit on the balcony with a son or daughter. I wanted to sit on the deck because I could not get a cabin for money. But I couldn't do that either. Many people have been worried about the day. If she wants to sit, they will demand Tk. 1000. So, I am going to the balcony of the second floor. The launch staff is also misbehaving here. Survive if you can somehow reach home.
Two days later, the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Homebound people are rushing to their homes to enjoy the joy of Eid with their loved ones. Various irregularities have been observed by visiting the Sadarghat launch terminal on the ground since noon today. The terminal authorities were not seen to take action despite increasing the launch cabin fare.
However, one of the staff of Farhan-4, who did not want to be named, said that the rent is increased a little during the Eid season as there is not much business throughout the year. However, an unscrupulous gang rose up to do business in Deck. Acknowledging the suffering of the passengers, he said, "We have nothing to do with the decision of the owners."
Bangladesh Inland Navigation (Passenger Transport) President Mahbub Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram was unsuccessfully called to his office several times but received no response.