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Bangladesh to Conduct First-Ever Nationwide Vessel Census from August 20-29
Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.
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Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.

State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan has directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the inland water transport system.

The government has introduced a modern navigation system on important inland river routes and undertaken a series of long-term projects to ensure safe, uninterrupted navigation and maintain navigability throughout the year.