Sampan

Sampan

Traditional sampan boat races are held on the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram on Sunday afternoon to raise awareness about protecting the river from encroachment and pollution. The photo was taken at Abhaymitra Ghat in Chattogram on 10 June 2026. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Sampan festival ends with call to protect Karnaphuli River, preserve Ctg heritage

Thousands of people participated in the festival, organised by the Chattogram History and Culture Research Centre, from 8 to 10 May along both banks of the Karnaphuli River.

A traditional Sampan boat race held on the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram aims to raise public awareness about pollution and encroachment threatening the river. The photo was taken on Sunday afternoon (11 May) at Abhayamitra Ghat. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Sampan Baich: A colourful call to protect Karnaphuli

Dozens of Sampans joined a vibrant rally on the Karnaphuli River from Abhay Mitra Ghat in Chattogram today (9 May 2025) on the second day of the three-day celebration of the 19th Sampan Festival and Chatgaiya Cultural Fair 1432. Photo: TBS

CMP chief declares zero tolerance for illegal structures on Karnaphuli River

Photo: TBS

Call to save Karnaphuli at Ctg 'Sampan Baich'

Sampan fest ends with call to save Karnaphuli

Sampan fest ends with call to save Karnaphuli

3-day Chatgaiyya cultural fest, sampan race kicks off in Ctg

3-day Chatgaiyya cultural fest, sampan race kicks off in Ctg

Sampan is possibly the best known unique boat of Bangladesh. They can be instantly identified by their unorthodox structure and sailing style. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Sampan: From an antique Chinese boat to iconic heritage of Chattogram

Boatmen staged a day-long hunger strike at Sadarghat along the Karnaphuli River demanding the return of the ghat’s (pier) lease to their association. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Ctg Sampan boatmen stage hunger strike to get back ghat lease