Waterways

Waterways

A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Tarique at the Cabinet Division's conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Photo: Courtesy

PM plans private water buses to revive Dhaka waterways

The meeting also decided to restore and keep navigable the waterways surrounding the capital to improve water-based transportation and ease urban mobility.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a meeting on road management of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) held at the Secretariat today (1 July 2026). Photo: PMO

PM reviews plan to ease Dhaka's traffic congestion through circular roads, waterways

Without an increase in water productivity, it will be difficult to meet the demand. Photo: TBS

Budget 2026-27: Govt unveils Tk10,533cr plan to boost water resources sector

The adviser visiting the Ilisha ferry terminal in Bhola on 31 May during a two-day visit. Photo: Collected

No disruption expected in river transport during Eid: Shipping adviser

Chandpur Launch Ghat. Photo: UNB

Unfit launches won't be allowed on Chandpur-Dhaka route: DC

Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. Photo: Collected

Tripura to connect with Kolkata, Paradip, Visakhapatnam through Bangladesh via 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

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

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

Photo: TBS

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

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

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

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

Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka. File photo

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

India planning 5,000km waterways grid connecting Bangladesh