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Navigability crisis in southern rivers, passengers suffer

Thursday, 12 November 2026, 12:02

Navigability crisis in southern rivers, passengers suffer

As the dry season begins, a navigability crisis has appeared in the rivers of the southern region. Due to reduced water depth in areas including Bhola, Barishal, and Lakshmipur, watercraft cannot move on normal routes. Vessels are forced to take longer routes or wait for hours for the tide, causing suffering for passengers, workers, and drivers, while increasing fuel costs and causing passenger shortages.

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