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
Bangladesh

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
Bangladesh

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

Photo: TBS
Environment

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

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

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
Environment

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

Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka. File photo
Bangladesh

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
Bangladesh

India planning 5,000km waterways grid connecting Bangladesh

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Khalid Mahmud welcomes US support for inland waterways management

Photo: Collected
Transport

Green Line halts Dhaka-Barishal waterway services

Despite Bangladesh having about 24,000 km of waterways, only a few hundred kilometres are covered by commercial launch services. Photo: Saad Abdullah
Panorama

Utilising waterways: When common home-goers show the way

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

About 8,480km of Bangladesh's waterways can be used for transportation: State Minister

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Infrastructure

India-Bangladesh to build waterways over Brahmaputra River

Necessity of basin-wide management for water transit and trade
Supplement

Necessity of basin-wide management for water transit and trade