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Aricha Ghat

River port in Manikganj, Bangladesh
Port of Aricha
আরিচা নদীবন্দর
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Country  Bangladesh
LocationKhulna
Coordinates 23°50′10′′N 89°46′50′′E / 23.8360°N 89.7806°E / 23.8360; 89.7806
Details
Opened1983; 42 years ago (1983)
Owned by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority
Type of harbour River port

Aricha Ghat is an important 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]

Bangladesh Liberation War

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Mukti Bahini sank one launch, three ferries, one coaster and launch and terminal pontoon in the Ghat during Bangladesh liberation war. [5]

Fishing

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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.[6]

References

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  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. ^ Roy, Mihir K. (1995). War in the Indian Ocean. New Delhi: Lancer Publishers. p. 162. ISBN 9781897829110.
  6. ^ Khanna, Rohit. "Hilsa hopes sail on Bangla bonhomie". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2016.


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