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Cover Story

The Route that
Could Make a
Difference

When the circular waterways planned by the BIWTA was finally inaugurated last month, many heaved a sigh of relief. It has the potential to ease the dreadful gridlock on Dhaka roads, or so most of the Dhakaites thought. However, to the sheer dismay of the people living in the outskirts of the capital, who could do with an alternative mode of transportation, the service is a let down. The Swarighat to Ashulia route is itself an impractical proposition, as it takes more than three hours to reach from one end to the other. However, with speedier and modernised ferries, the proposed route can become an alternative to the existing road transportation routes once it gets started in full swing.