Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

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Karnafuly Ship Builders exempted from VAT on supply of dredgers to BIWTA

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Maintenance dredging starts in Barishal

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

Inland water transport suspended indefinitely as Cyclone Sitrang approaches

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

Utilising waterways: When common home-goers show the way

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New ferry terminal to be launched before Eid to ease holidaymakers’ journey

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Modern launch terminal to be constructed in Chandpur

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BIWTA finds violation of rules in construction of Jhikargachha Bridge

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Sea truck service launched on Munshiganj-Narayanganj route

Dredging helps increase the depth of rivers but the riverbeds get strewn with silt again the next monsoon. A dredging site at a char in Padma River. Photo: Mumit M

Khulna Shipyard inks Tk423cr deal to make 4 dredgers for BIWTA

A shipping ministry probe body said that the engine of MV Abhijan-10 – the launch that recently caught fire and killed at least 41 people– was faulty. Photo: TBS

Appropriate action against persons or organisations responsible for launch fire in Barguna: State Minister for Shipping

Necessity of basin-wide management for water transit and trade

Necessity of basin-wide management for water transit and trade

BIWTA forms 5 committees for launch inspection 

BIWTA forms 5 committees for launch inspection 

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BIWTA celebrates Sheikh Russel Day