Sea-truck, a new attraction for tourists, has been pressed into service on Saturday on Mongla-Hironpoint-Mongla route.

Shipping Minister Akbar Hossain inaugurated the sea truck service at the New Ferry Ghat at Mongla port.

The vessel carried over 150 tourists on the inauguration day of the service.

The new sea-truck will leave Mongla everyday at 8.30am and return at 7pm. The cost has been fixed per person at Tk 700 while Tk 500 for children under 12 years of age.

BIWTC Chairman Shimul Bishwas, Mongla Port Authority Chairman Commodore MA Alam (retd) and former MP Mofiqul Hasan were also present at the inauguration.