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BIWTA knocks down 173 more structures
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) yesterday knocked down some 173 structures at Jahurabad, Palpara and Kawnia in the capital's Mirpur as part of their on-going drive against...
Dredger purchase to take 10 years?
A report published by this paper on Thursday about a government project to make the country's waterways navigable within 10 years is a perfect example of how inefficiency and mismanagement can...
Launch, ferry services resume
After about 24-hour halt, launch and ferry services resume across the country.
Route to Paira in poor shape
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transportation Authority (BIWTA) hopes to formally inaugurate the Paira seaport
BIWTA scraps lease for Sadarghat launch terminal
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) today scrapped a lease for the Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka.
River polluters warned
Millions of gallons of untreated wastewaters, mainly from industries, are being dumped into the rivers around Dhaka city through as many as 185 outlets every day.
BIWTA recreation centre on Buriganga to go
The Supreme Court upholds a High Court verdict that directed the government to demolish and remove the recreation centre from Buriganga river at Kamrangirchar area in Dhaka.
Vessel movement resumes after Komen weakens
Bangladesh Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) resumed water vessel movement in all internal routes around 10:00am as cyclone Komen weakens, says Mozammel Haque, Chairman of BIWTA.
All water transports suspended
In view of the cyclone ‘Komen’ approaching, authorities have suspended operations on all water routes throughout the country.
Launches get Eid colours (video)
Water transport workers at different dockyards in Sadarghat terminal of Dhaka are passing busy times to repair and beautify launches to ensure a safe and comfortable journey ahead of Eid.
Bad weather affects water routes
Bad weather takes a toll on the river connectivity throughout Bangladesh today, forcing suspension of operations at several key points.