Barishal-Kuakata route: No direct bus service causes tourists sufferings
Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Epaper
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Splash
    • Videos
    • Games
    • Long Read
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Sunday
July 03, 2022

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Epaper
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Splash
    • Videos
    • Games
    • Long Read
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
SUNDAY, JULY 03, 2022
Barishal-Kuakata route: No direct bus service causes tourists sufferings

Transport

M Jahirul Islam Jewel
09 April, 2022, 10:30 am
Last modified: 09 April, 2022, 12:12 pm

Related News

  • Bhutan to welcome tourists 'who can spend' for first time since Covid
  • Eight Indian fishing trawlers and 135 crews detained
  • Analysis: Europe's summer of discontent reveals travel sector labour crisis
  • Are Barishal roads ready for vehicle pressure when Padma Bridge opens?
  • Bangladesh-India bus services resume

Barishal-Kuakata route: No direct bus service causes tourists sufferings

The local buses operating on the route halt at numerous stoppages on the way to Kuakata

M Jahirul Islam Jewel
09 April, 2022, 10:30 am
Last modified: 09 April, 2022, 12:12 pm
Barishal-Kuakata route: No direct bus service causes tourists sufferings

Kuakata-bound tourists suffer a lot due to the lack of direct bus service between Barishal and Kuakata.

The tourists can easily reach Barishal by bus, launch or air from any part of the country. But their suffering starts after arriving Barishal when they find no direct bus service to Kuakata.

There are some bus services from Barishal to Kuakata but they are not tourist-friendly as they halt at numerous places on the way to Kuakata.

A direct bus would take at best two hours to pass the 90-kilometre road from Barishal to Kuakata, whereas the local buses take around four hours, according to drivers of buses operating on the route.

Tourists come to Kuakata round the year. If comfortable air-conditioned buses are operated on the route, the number of tourists coming to the country's second biggest sea beach would increase significantly, said Motaleb Hossain, secretary of Hotel and Motel Owners Association of Kuakata.

He said, "Many tourists complain about the time-consuming bus service, but we have nothing to do. We have contacted the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority repeatedly, demanding AC bus service on the route for at least twice a day – in the morning and the afternoon, but in vain."

Shakil Ahmed, a tourist from Jashore, said, "After reaching Barishal, we found that there is no direct bus service to Kuakata. All the buses on the route are local buses which would take a lot of time. We need direct bus service to save our time and shorten the journey."

"I had to rent a private car to go to Kuakata for Tk5,000, due to lack of good bus service. If there was direct bus service, Tk500-600 would be good enough for two persons," said Shahin Khan, a private job holder from Madaripur.

"I often go to Kuakata. Due to the unavailability of a good transport service, I have to go by motorbike which is very risky," said Rubel Molla at Rupatoli bus stand in Barishal.

Barishal Bus and Mini-Bus Owners Association Secretary Kawser Hossain Shipon said, "We have been planning to operate a special bus service on Barishal-Kuakata route for the tourists. We are going to purchase some air-conditioned buses very soon. Hopefully, our service will be launched within June."

The service would remove the suffering of the tourists, he hoped.

Bangladesh / Top News

Kuakata / Barishal / Bus service / Tourism

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Bulgaria hiring RMG workers from Bangladesh
    Bulgaria hiring RMG workers from Bangladesh
  • Govt borrowing from banks jumps as revenue collection falls
    Govt borrowing from banks jumps as revenue collection falls
  • Photo: PMO Press Wing
    All credit goes to countrymen for Padma Bridge: PM

MOST VIEWED

  • Photo: TBS
    Slow toll collection causes 5 km long tailback on Mawa expressway on first day
  • Photo: TBS
    Ferry services from Mawa terminal to continue: State minister
  • Vehicles ply the Padma Bridge on Sunday marking the beginning of a new era for the country’s southern region. The bridge was inaugurated on 25 June amid much fanfare. PHOTO: MUMIT M
    Bikes to be allowed on Padma Bridge after installing CCTVs, speed ​​gun: Minister
  • Picture: TBS
    Transports increase on Dhaka-Khulna highway after Padma Bridge opens to public
  • Picture: Collected
    India-Bangladesh Mitali Express to be suspended for 9 days ahead of Eid
  • Photo: Mumit M/TBS
    Padma Bridge trims 2-3 hours crossing time to 7-8 minutes

Related News

  • Bhutan to welcome tourists 'who can spend' for first time since Covid
  • Eight Indian fishing trawlers and 135 crews detained
  • Analysis: Europe's summer of discontent reveals travel sector labour crisis
  • Are Barishal roads ready for vehicle pressure when Padma Bridge opens?
  • Bangladesh-India bus services resume

Features

A Glittery Eid

A Glittery Eid

1h | Mode
Rise’s target customers are people who crave to express themselves through what they wear, and their clothing line is not relegated to any age range.

Level up your Eid game with Rise

2h | Mode
Stefan Dercon, a Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford and former Chief Economist of the Department of International Development (DFID). Illustration: TBS

Renewing the ‘elite bargain’ for Bangladesh’s future growth

4h | Panorama
The eye-catching commuter: Suzuki Gixxer SF 155

The eye-catching commuter: Suzuki Gixxer SF 155

1d | Wheels

More Videos from TBS

Chirkutt performs on Fete de La Music Fest

Chirkutt performs on Fete de La Music Fest

3h | Videos
Madhuri Sanchita's seed ornaments exhibition

Madhuri Sanchita's seed ornaments exhibition

4h | Videos
Bangabandhu Tunnel to change lives of million

Bangabandhu Tunnel to change lives of million

15h | Videos
Sowari Ghat's fresh fish market

Sowari Ghat's fresh fish market

15h | Videos

Most Read

1
Padma Bridge from satellite. Photo: Screengrab
Bangladesh

Padma Bridge from satellite 

2
Meet the man behind 'Azke amar mon balo nei'
Splash

Meet the man behind 'Azke amar mon balo nei'

3
TBS Illustration
Education

Universities may launch online classes again after Eid

4
Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Motorcycles banned on Padma Bridge 

5
Photo: Collected
Economy

Tech startup ShopUp bags $65m in Series B4 funding

6
World Bank to give Bangladesh $18b IDA loans in next five years
Economy

World Bank to give Bangladesh $18b IDA loans in next five years

EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2022
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab
BENEATH THE SURFACE
Launch operators on various river routes see a steep drop in passengers after the opening of the the Padma Bridge. Photo: TBS

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net