Waterways

Waterways

Without an increase in water productivity, it will be difficult to meet the demand. Photo: TBS

Budget 2026-27: Govt unveils Tk10,533cr plan to boost water resources sector

He says special initiatives have been taken to restore at least one river in each division by removing illegal encroachments to maintain ecological balance

The adviser visiting the Ilisha ferry terminal in Bhola on 31 May during a two-day visit. Photo: Collected

No disruption expected in river transport during Eid: Shipping adviser

Chandpur Launch Ghat. Photo: UNB

Unfit launches won't be allowed on Chandpur-Dhaka route: DC

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Photo: Collected

Tripura to connect with Kolkata, Paradip, Visakhapatnam through Bangladesh via waterways

Hatirjheel water taxi service, launched in 2016, has gained popularity for both communication and leisure. Sixteen water taxis/buses operate daily from 6:00am to 10:00pm, connecting Karwan Bazar, Moghbazar, Eskaton, Bangla Motor, and Tejgaon with Badda, Gulshan, Rampura, and nearby areas. Photo: Courtesy

Circular Waterway Project around Dhaka fades amid neglect, poor planning

A meeting on the movement of ferries, steamers, launches and other vessels during Eid-ul-Adha was held at the secretariat with State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury in the chair on Thursday (23 May). Photo: Courtesy

Only cattle and perishable goods-carrying vessels to operate during Eid: State minister

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10 waterways abandoned due to irregularities, corruption in dredging: SCRF

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid. File Photo: Collected

Inland waterway communication to curb traffic congestion: Nasrul

The mayor addressing as chief guest at a panel discussion organised by the Climate Parliament Bangladesh on Sunday. Photo: TBS

Canals of Dhaka North will be opened for water routes: Mayor

Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka. File photo

Dhaka's launch passengers drop by 34% in a year: Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum

Union Minister of Shipping and Waterways, Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal. | Photo Credit: RAGU R

India planning 5,000km waterways grid connecting Bangladesh

Former state minister for shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury. File Photo: Collected

Khalid Mahmud welcomes US support for inland waterways management

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Green Line halts Dhaka-Barishal waterway services