The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) conducted an demolition drive to clear illegal structures on the bank of Dhaleshwari River in Munshiganj on Wednesday. The operation was conducted in Munshiganj launch terminal area. It started at 10:30am continued until 2:00pm.
About 50 temporary structures were evacuated, including the office of the Munshiganj Bulkhead Owners Association, Moijuddin's restaurant, at the traditional launch terminal of Munshiganj.
During the eviction drive of BIWTA, the buildings have been razed to the ground with bulldozers.
BIWTA executive magistrate Rafiqul Haque led the eviction drive. He said 103 illegal structures have been identified from Munshiganj Launchghat area to Muktarpur Bridge.
During this operation, more than 50 illegal establishments were demolished until 2:00pm. The evacuation operation will start again on Thursday.
BIWTA Joint Director Mostafizur Rahman and Deputy Director Mobarak Hossain Majumdar were also present.
