Skip to main content
NTv Online

Bangladesh

Bangladesh
  • Accident
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Government
  • Law
  • More
  • Politics
  • Society
  • Bangla Version
  • Archive
  • Bangladesh
  • World
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Comment
  • Education
  • Life
  • Health
  • Art & Culture
  • Election
  • বাংলা
  • Bangladesh
  • World
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Comment
  • Education
  • Life
  • Health
  • Art & Culture
  • Election
  • বাংলা
  • Bangla Version
  • Archive
Follow
  • Bangladesh
NTV Online
02 May, 2018, 10:46
Update: 02 May, 2018, 15:41
More News
Mosaddak Ali, two others discharged in money laundering case
Authorities urged to consult on vape ban proposal
Bangladesh’s tobacco-free goal to be hindered if vapes banned: Speakers
Things to keep in mind before buying air conditioner
Chaap Ghor establishes signature branch in Gulshan

New ferry services in Buragouranga River opened

NTV Online
02 May, 2018, 10:46
Update: 02 May, 2018, 15:41

Patuakhali: A new ferry service in the Buragouranga River in Galachipa upazila was inaugurated on Wednesday, aiming to mitigate sufferings of people as well as ease communication system.

Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan MP and Jahangir Hossain, MP, jointly inaugurated the new service, reports the UNB.

During the inaugural ceremony, the minister said now there is no further obstacle or fear in crossing the Buragouranga River, one of the most dangerous rivers in the upazila.

The ferry service has connected routes of Charkajol, Charbiswash of Galachipa upazila, Char Borhan of Dashmina upazila and Charmontaj of Rangabali upazila and 70 villages of Mujibnagar union of Charfashion upazila in Bhola district.

With the beginning of the service, the desire of 2.5 lakh people of 70 villages in four upazilas of Patuakhali and Bhola districts has been fulfilled, said the minister.

The ferry ‘Ketky’ is capable of carrying 20-25 vehicles for crossing the river. Already two jetties in Badnatoli and Charshiba were set up, said Mamun Ur Rashid, executive engineer of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority.

There are some hidden shoals in the river and dredging works have already been started, he added.

The government has decided to introduce the new ferry service in the river aiming to reduce the passenger vessel accidents as the Buragouranga River is one of the most dangerous rivers in the district.

Most of the time the river remains furious and many accidents occurred in the river.

Most Read
  1. Mosaddak Ali, two others discharged in money laundering case
  2. Over 1000 people killed, 400 lost eyesight in student movement: Health Adviser
  3. Help Jannat to beat cancer
  4. Mastermind’s finance event to knock the city
  5. Authorities urged to consult on vape ban proposal
  6. No condition for IMF loan to Bangladesh: PM tells Parliament
Most Read
  1. Mosaddak Ali, two others discharged in money laundering case
  2. Over 1000 people killed, 400 lost eyesight in student movement: Health Adviser
  3. Help Jannat to beat cancer
  4. Mastermind’s finance event to knock the city
  5. Authorities urged to consult on vape ban proposal
  6. No condition for IMF loan to Bangladesh: PM tells Parliament

Follow Us

Alhaj Mohammad Mosaddak Ali

Chairman & Managing Director

NTV Online, BSEC Building (Level-8), 102 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1215 Telephone: +880255012281 up to 5, Fax: +880255012286 up to 7

Browse by Category

  • About NTV
  • NTV Programmes
  • Advertisement
  • Web Mail
  • NTV FTV
  • Satellite Downlink
  • Europe Subscription
  • USA Subscription
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact

Our Newsletter

To stay on top of the ever-changing world of business, subscribe now to our newsletters.

* We hate spam as much as you do

Alhaj Mohammad Mosaddak Ali

Chairman & Managing Director

NTV Online, BSEC Building (Level-8), 102 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1215 Telephone: +880255012281 up to 5, Fax: +880255012286 up to 7

Reproduction of any content, news or article published on this website is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved