Bangladesh Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) resumed water vessel movement in all internal routes around 10:00am as cyclone Komen weakens, says Mozammel Haque, Chairman of BIWTA.

In view of the cyclone ‘Komen’ approaching, authorities have suspended operations on all water routes throughout the country.

Water transport workers at different dockyards in Sadarghat terminal of Dhaka are passing busy times to repair and beautify launches to ensure a safe and comfortable journey ahead of Eid.

Bad weather takes a toll on the river connectivity throughout Bangladesh today, forcing suspension of operations at several key points.

At least three people are dead and 15 others missing after a trawler capsized in Munshiganj’s Gozaria upazila last night following a collision with another water vessel.

The government embarked on the drive following a vigorous campaign launched by The Daily Star against pollution and encroachment on the rivers surrounding the capital.