Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

In conversation with Syeda Rizwana Hasan: ‘It’s been most challenging to reach those marooned in Feni’

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment ministry, speaks with The Daily Star about the ongoing floods.

Save Bakkhali River from encroachment

How are grabbers getting away with frequent onslaughts on its banks?

A dumping zone called Turag river

DNCC’s indiscriminate dumping of waste on the banks of Turag River is inexcusable

Cyclone Sitrang / Inland water vessel services suspended due to rough weather

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the operations of vessels on all waterways across the country due to inclement weather caused by Cyclone ‘Sitrang’.

Settle dispute over Turag land: HC to BIWTA

The High Court directed Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to settle within 15 days the application filed by 62 families challenging BIWTA's action for establishing pillars in the families' land adjacent to the bank of Turag river in Savar.

BIWTA demolishes 11 illegal structures on Meghna bank

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) conducts a drive and knocks down 11 illegally built jetties beside two rail bridges and a highway bridge over the Meghna at Ashuganj in Brahmanbaria.

Launch services to resume tomorrow

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has said launch services on all the routes will resume on tomorrow morning as the threat to waterways from cyclone Bulbul continues to subside.

BIWTA suspends river vessels operation ahead of Bulbul

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inner routes ahead of the cyclone ‘Bulbul’ that my hit Bangladesh tomorrow evening.

Risky trips thru’ rivers

Frequent movement of unauthorised vessels, hidden islands and narrow channel have made around 50 kilometres of Dhaka-Barishal naval route extremely risky.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Launch services to resume tomorrow

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has said launch services on all the routes will resume on tomorrow morning as the threat to waterways from cyclone Bulbul continues to subside.

November 8, 2019
November 8, 2019

BIWTA suspends river vessels operation ahead of Bulbul

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inner routes ahead of the cyclone ‘Bulbul’ that my hit Bangladesh tomorrow evening.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Risky trips thru’ rivers

Frequent movement of unauthorised vessels, hidden islands and narrow channel have made around 50 kilometres of Dhaka-Barishal naval route extremely risky.

September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019

Lighter vessel capsizes with 1,100 tonnes coal in Bay

A coal-laden lighter vessel has capsized near the Sangu Gas Field in the Bay of Bengal.

September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019

Launch, speedboat services suspended on Shimulia-Kathalbari route

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends operations of launches and speedboats on the Shimulia-Kathalbari route due to a strong current in the river Padma.

July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019

Graft case: BIWTA official gets 7yrs in jail

A special judge court hands down seven years rigorous punishment to assistant account officer of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Abdus Salam Khan for misappropriating about Tk 20.59 crore of BIWTA’s provident fund.

May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019

Freeing the Meghna from Grabbers: Act or get sued

The National River Conservation Commission has warned that it would take legal actions against at least a dozen government authorities for their inaction to free the Meghna from grabbers if they do not act within seven days.

May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019

BIWTA to provide special service to home goers from May 30

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) will provide special service to waterway passengers from May 30 aiming to ensure their safe journey during the Eid-ul-Fitr.

May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019

Inland water vessel services suspended due to Fani

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of water vessels across the country due to cyclonic storm “Fani”, which is likely to hit Bangladesh’s coastal areas tomorrow.

March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019

BIWTA continues eviction on Turag banks

Authorities are pulling down illegal establishments along the banks of Turag River in Mirpur. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) demolished at least three buildings in Kaundia Ghat area.