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Bangladesh announces ban on ferries carrying less than 150 people

The Bangladeshi government has announced a ten-day ban on ferries carrying less than 150 passengers.

The government ban is aimed at avoiding accidents involving smaller ferries during the current stormy season.

25/05/2002 23:01:34 | ABC Radio Australia News

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