Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

BIWTA

BIWTA finds violation of rules in construction of Jhikargachha Bridge

The RHD has constructed the bridge at a lower height which is an obstacle to smooth navigation of water vehicles

Photo: Collected

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 

Picture: Courtesy

BIWTA celebrates Sheikh Russel Day

63 out of 99 bridges too low for smooth navigation: BIWTA

63 out of 99 bridges too low for smooth navigation: BIWTA

Photo: TBS

Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry services suspended for stormy weather

TBS File Photo

Ferries to carry goods-laden vehicles and ambulances only: BIWTA

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BIWTA procures 10 new tugboats

Water vessel operations resume

Water vessel operations resume

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BIWTA introduces hotline