BIWTA
Make protecting our rivers a top priority
The government must make the best use of the river route classification initiative.
Cyclonic Storm Midhili / BIWTA suspends inland water transport
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inland and coastal routes from 10:00am today due to cyclonic storm Midhili
‘Nodi Nebe!’ –An appeal to save the rivers of Bangladesh
The decline in river water and how we are losing our natural resource has been beautifully portrayed through “Nodi Nebe!” –a photography exhibition by Kakoli Prodhan. This is a plea to save rivers, as they have life too.
Will Ichhamati ever flow again?
Random projects cannot save our rivers, if commitment and coordination are lacking
Padma Bridge construction cost to be recovered in 35 years, govt expects
The government expects to recover Padma Bridge’s construction cost in the next 35 years, officials said today.
Risky trips thru’ rivers
Frequent movement of unauthorised vessels, hidden islands and narrow channel have made around 50 kilometres of Dhaka-Barishal naval route extremely risky.
Drive Against Encroachment / 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 illegal establishments along the Buriganga and Turag rivers.
Banks Of Buriganga, Turag / BIWTA knocks down 55 illegal structures
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority yesterday knocked down some 55 structures, including one four-storey building and two three-storey buildings, in Ramchandrapur area of capital's Mohammadpur as part of their ongoing drive against the illegal establishments along the Buriganga and Turag rivers.
BIWTA launches hotline to receive complaints
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) launches a 24-hour hotline to stop harassment of the passengers at river ports and also to record complaints about pollution and illegal grabbing of rivers.
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.
4 dead in Munshiganj trawler capsize
At least three people are dead and 15 others missing after a trawler capsized in Munshiganj’s Gozaria upazila last night following a collision with another water vessel.
Govt rolls into action
The government embarked on the drive following a vigorous campaign launched by The Daily Star against pollution and encroachment on the rivers surrounding the capital.
