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.
Water vessel services of Sadarghat suspended
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends all types of water vessels services from Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka due to stormy weather.
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 turn important projects stagnant.
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.
