Saltwater is invading the Halda River in Chattogram, which is forcing Chattogram Water and Sewerage Authority (CWasa) to keep two treatment plants closed for a certain period everyday. This environmental issue has caused a drinking water shortage, and residents in the southern part of the city are being provided with pure drinking water through rationing.
A committee will be formed comprising representatives of all the stakeholders and regulatory authorities to find a way forward by resolving the prevailing disputes among lighter vessel owners regarding transport of import cargo from the Chattogram port on inland waterways.
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Operators of foreign container feeder vessels have allegedly been facing hassles obtaining waiver certificates, which are mandatory for loading cargo to and from Bangladesh.