Dhaka: Digital ticket system will be introduced in the country’s ferry services on 1 October.

Shipping secretary Shafiq Alam Mehedi said while talking to journalists at a press briefing at the ministry on Tuesday morning.

To this effect, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the ministry.

According to the agreement, JICA will provide all out technical support for the service.

The digital ticket system will be started primarily on a test basis at Daulatdia, Paturia and Kazirhat ferry terminals.