Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)
In conversation with Syeda Rizwana Hasan: ‘It’s been most challenging to reach those marooned in Feni’
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment ministry, speaks with The Daily Star about the ongoing floods.
Save Bakkhali River from encroachment
How are grabbers getting away with frequent onslaughts on its banks?
A dumping zone called Turag river
DNCC’s indiscriminate dumping of waste on the banks of Turag River is inexcusable
Cyclone Sitrang / Inland water vessel services suspended due to rough weather
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the operations of vessels on all waterways across the country due to inclement weather caused by Cyclone ‘Sitrang’.
Settle dispute over Turag land: HC to BIWTA
The High Court directed Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to settle within 15 days the application filed by 62 families challenging BIWTA's action for establishing pillars in the families' land adjacent to the bank of Turag river in Savar.
BIWTA demolishes 11 illegal structures on Meghna bank
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) conducts a drive and knocks down 11 illegally built jetties beside two rail bridges and a highway bridge over the Meghna at Ashuganj in Brahmanbaria.
Launch services to resume tomorrow
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has said launch services on all the routes will resume on tomorrow morning as the threat to waterways from cyclone Bulbul continues to subside.
BIWTA suspends river vessels operation ahead of Bulbul
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inner routes ahead of the cyclone ‘Bulbul’ that my hit Bangladesh tomorrow evening.
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.
Launch, speedboat services suspended on Shimulia-Kathalbari route
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends operations of launches and speedboats on the Shimulia-Kathalbari route due to a strong current in the river Padma.
Graft case: BIWTA official gets 7yrs in jail
A special judge court hands down seven years rigorous punishment to assistant account officer of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Abdus Salam Khan for misappropriating about Tk 20.59 crore of BIWTA’s provident fund.
Freeing the Meghna from Grabbers: Act or get sued
The National River Conservation Commission has warned that it would take legal actions against at least a dozen government authorities for their inaction to free the Meghna from grabbers if they do not act within seven days.
BIWTA to provide special service to home goers from May 30
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) will provide special service to waterway passengers from May 30 aiming to ensure their safe journey during the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Inland water vessel services suspended due to Fani
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of water vessels across the country due to cyclonic storm “Fani”, which is likely to hit Bangladesh’s coastal areas tomorrow.
BIWTA continues eviction on Turag banks
Authorities are pulling down illegal establishments along the banks of Turag River in Mirpur. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) demolished at least three buildings in Kaundia Ghat area.
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.
BIWTA drive goes on
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) yesterday knocked down 57 illegal structures in Keraniganj's Madyachar and Basila as part of the ongoing drive against illegal establishments along the Buriganga and the Turag.
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.
Eviction drive on to reclaim river banks
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) yesterday knocked down 252 illegal structures, including 10 multi-storey buildings, at the capital's Kamrangirchar.