Manikganj: Locally made dredger “Andharmanik-1” has been inaugurated at Aricha Ghat in the district. Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain inaugurated the activities of the dredger on Saturday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the adviser mentioned that the dredger was produced under the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) at a cost of Tk 400 crore, which is half the cost of an imported dredger. The newly launched dredger is designed to enhance the navigability of the country’s rivers, potentially benefiting local trade and transportation.
The ceremony was attended by BIWTA Chairman Commodore Arif Ahmed Mostafa, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping Delwara Begum, and officials of the local administration. The presence of these officials underscores the significance of the dredger in improving river management and the overall shipping infrastructure in the region.