Several routes in Sariakandi upazila of Bogra have been closed due to navigability crisis in theJamuna River. Several ferry ghats—including Altaf Ali Ghat at Partit Parol village, Hasnapara, Nijbalai,Dighapara and Charalkandi—have remained closed for months due to the navigability crisis. Altaf Ali, a boatman at the Altaf Ali ferry ghat, said the ghat has remained closed for monthsbecause of low water levels. Aminul Islam, a boatman at Kalitala ferry ghat, said boats are repeatedly getting stuck onsandbars. “Once the port is established, the river route will remainunder year-round dredging,” he said, advising the parties concerned to contact the BangladeshInland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA).

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 18:00 UTC