Aricha Ghat

Port of Aricha আরিচা নদীবন্দর
Interactive map of Port of Aricha আরিচা নদীবন্দর
Port of Aricha আরিচা নদীবন্দর Location in Bangladesh
Location
Country	Bangladesh
Location	Manikganj
Coordinates	23°50′10″N89°46′50″E / 23.8360°N 89.7806°E / 23.8360; 89.7806
Details
Opened	1983;43 years ago (1983)
Owned by	Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority
Type of harbour	River port

Aricha Ghat in Shivalaya, Manikganj, Bangladesh. Aricha was the home of largest inter-water port of Bangladesh, connecting 3 divisions of the country through one port. Currently only small launch and engine boat services are being operated from here to a few destinations.

Aricha Ghat is a river port in Bangladesh. It is situated in Manikganj District. ^[1] The port is managed by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. ^[2] Daulatdia-Paturia route ferries ply from this port. ^{[3] [4]}

History

The port officially launched its ferry operations on 31 March 1963 with a single ferry called Karnafuli. ^[5] During Bangladesh liberation war, Mukti Bahini sank one launch, three ferries, one coaster and launch and terminal pontoon in the Ghat. ^[6]

While once one of the busiest ports, its importance has seen a notable decline. This has been influenced by the availability of alternative land routes and waterways such as the more recent Jamuna Bridge. ^[5]

Fishing

Hilsha is caught from the area. Sudipta Das, former vice chairman of National Fishermen's Cooperative in Dhaka called the place "Prime Spot" for catching Hilsha. ^[7]

References

1. "Paturia-Daulatdia ferry link resumes after 11hrs". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
2. "Ferry services in Padma resume". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
3. "Dense fog disrupts ferry services". The Daily Star. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
4. "Ferry service resumes on Paturia-Daulatdia route | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
5. "Aricha Ghat reduced to a mere launch terminal". The Business Standard. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
6. Roy, Mihir K. (1995). War in the Indian Ocean. New Delhi: Lancer Publishers. p. 162. ISBN   9781897829110.
7. Khanna, Rohit. "Hilsa hopes sail on Bangla bonhomie". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2016.