ASSIGNMENT: RIVER

PORTS OF
BANGLADESH
Name : A.F.M Sadman Fiaz
ID: 2010324
COURSE TITLE : Bangladesh Political History

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 River ports of Bangladesh
In 1971, after a nine-month battle of independence Bangladesh arose as an independent and
legitimate state. It is one of the nation's leading tributaries. A chain of rivers and streams
representing a labyrinth of cross-connection networks covers the land.
Bangladesh has approximately 24.000 km of waterways, lakes, and canals, which occupy
approximately 7% of the region's territory. The majority of the country is connected by a
dynamic array of watercourses that peaks in volume during the monsoon season.
There are about twenty-two river-ports are in Bangladesh. These include Dhaka, Narayanganj,
Barisal, Chandpur, Khulna, Baghabari, Narsingdi, Aricha ghat and many more
Earlier, all ports were recognized as river ports. Over time, the neighboring seaports began to
operate sea tankers; as such, they became maritime ports. Port of Chattogram is one of the most
ancient port, traced back to Ibn Battut's travel journal; a great sea passenger. Today, the two
major ports of our maritime business are Chattogram and Mongla ports, with Chattogram being
the major support system for maritime trading.
Port of Dhaka:
The largest river port, situated in the Buriganga river is the river port of Dhaka. It is one of the
busiest and most crowded ports. From the Mughal empire, the Harbor of the Dhaka River has
been established. The diplomatic position of Dhaka River in Bengal turned Dhaka into a
connector to Eurasian merchants.
The port of Dhaka was famously known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Cotton muslin, silk, jute,
rice, and other commodities were used for exporting. The premises of the magistrate and the
receiver were held in the waterfront mostly during British colonialism, and the colonial town was
in the center. Many mansions on the river, namely Ahsan Manzil and Ruplal House, were built
by Bengali nobles.
Port of Narayanganj:
Another crucial port is the port of Narayanganj. It's one of Bangladesh's earliest and most
congested river ports. The harbor is built on the River Shitalakshya. Many businesses operate in
this very port city.
In 1862, the port commenced legally, through British rule, Narayanganj was the main portal to
Dacca. The harbor provided maritime connections to significant harbors, such as Dacca,
Calcutta, Chittagong, Akyab, Sylhet, etc. Eventually, it was turned into a hub of trading in jute,
textiles, oil, cotton, and tobacco. In 1879 it was proclaimed a "Tax-Free Port" by the British
Government.
In the 20s, the Hindu traders formed a multitude of cotton factories such as the Cotton Mill of
Dhakeshwari, the Cotton Mill of Chittaranjan, and the Cotton Mill of Laxmi. Around 1950, just
next to the harbor was founded the Adamjee Jute Mills, the biggest jute mill in the globe. The
Pakistani government in June 1955 built the international harbor. Many foreign diplomats such
as Queen Elizabeth II, Crown Prince Akihitus, and King Bhumibol visited the Adamjee Jute
Mills situated at the Narayanganj Port.
Port of Barisal:
The Port of Barisal, formally recognized in place of passenger traffic as the Barisal River Port, is
the second biggest river harbor in Bangladesh. It is situated in the town of Barisal on the shores
of the Kirtankhola River. Dhaka and Barisal run regular operations in the city. It runs cross-
district pathways across Barisal as well. Barisal Harbour is a major transit route linking
Bangladesh's distinct sections by rivers.
It is perceived as the navigation spot amongst the coastal harbors of Mongla and Chittagong,
Khulna and Dhaka, and other Bangladeshi river harbors.
From the Mughal Empire, the port of the river Barisal is recognized. Then it was known as
"Gird-e-Bandar," a water destination renowned for salt, spice, and wood trading. After 1869 the
city council was formed and in 1876 the metropolitan position was reached, it then became the
Barisal Bandar during the British government. First, preceding 1880, steamers started using the
Barisal river. In 1884 Bengal Central Flotilla Company founded the Barisal to Khulna daily
steamer service.
Barisal then established a significant steamer junction for inter-district paths and as the major
transit platform from Bangladesh to Calcutta and as a terminal for routes from Chittagong,
Noakhali, and Madaripur. In the middle of the region, there were also some feeder services. It
subsequently formed the Indian General Navigation, River Steam Navigation, and Indian
General River Steamer enterprises of the British regime to associate the capital with North and
East of Bengal.
Port of Chandpur:
Port of Chandpur is located on the convergence of the rivers; Dakatia and Meghna. It is a
significant jute trading hub, linked to Comilla by transport networks, close to the eastern frontier
with India Jute mills and chemical processing facilities are included in the Chandpur-based
industry. In 1897, Chandpur became a municipality
Port of Aricha Ghat:
Another major river port of Bangladesh is the Aricha Ghat. It is located in the division of
Manikganj. In 1971, during the liberation war, Mukti Bahini sunk a launch, three ferry decks, a
carrier, and a raft in the port of Aricha Ghat.
Port of Ashuganj:
A significant port on the east coast of Bangladesh is perhaps the Port of Ashuganj. This is one of
Bengal Delta's leading economic terminals. It's on the river Meghna. In Eastern South Asia, the
harbor is a provincial transportation hub.
The hub also serves as an interface for a massive fertilizer and synthetic power plant including
other smaller plants. There are many storage and dockyards in the harbor. Its manufacturing
systems are supplied with gas from the adjacent fields of Titas Gas.
The significance of Sonargaon's inland port ended up going downhill throughout the Mughal
period when Dhaka was established as the country's capital. Since that time, the Bengal River
has become an exporting challenge to facilitate trade with North India.
In digitalization, Bangladeshi ports have achieved major advances. In respect of innovation and
globalization, Chattogram Port remains well behind its local rivals’ Bangladeshi ports, like their
local equivalents have a long road toward complete innovation. But Bangladesh has everything it
needs to enter the technological renaissance, such as strategic commitment, regional expertise,
and a thriving IT sector. All it requires now is the policymakers to take the appropriate path.
Moreover, the development of maritime organizations must be based on channeling the
abundance of the seas.
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