"SLC32-W3" // Steem Expedición 2.0 Rutas Cotidianas. El Lugar de los Servicios y el Movimiento.

Hello, dear friends,

Today I have arrived at the traditional boat dock of the capital, Dhaka, Shyambazar Ferry terminal. This Ferry terminal, built in the early days of Dhaka's establishment as the capital, still maintains its traditions. Today I will visit the historical Ferry terminal and pin it on the steem-atlas map.

Front of Shyam Bazar Ferry Terminal

The history of Shembazar in Dhaka is very old. According to historians, in 1740, French merchants sought permission to build a Ferry terminal to facilitate their trade. At that time, the Naib Nazim of Dhaka, Nawazish Mohammad Khan, permitted the building of this Ferry terminal.
This Ferry terminal is located on the banks of the Buriganga River. The Buriganga River in Dhaka, the capital, and the Shyam Bazar Ferry terminal are inextricably linked to each other.

Signboard of Shyam Bazar Ferry Terminal
According to historians, today's vibrant capital, Dhaka, was born because of the Buriganga River. And the main gate of the capital's residents is called Shyam Bazar. Shyam Bazar is a place through which hundreds of tons of food products come every day from different parts of the country.

Terminal Image from the river side

The historical Shyam Bazar is located next to the Shyam Bazar Ferry terminal. Where are all the wholesale shops located. The characteristic of this market is that it is busier at night than it seems during the day. Because hundreds of tons of goods come to Shyam Bazar is for loading and unloading goods. And the other is for passenger transport.

Boats are crossing the river

Just as the capital Dhaka is on one side of the Buriganga River, so is the industrial area Jinjira. Millions of people from these two places travel through this Ferry terminal. There are hundreds of boats for people to cross at the ferry pier. Most of the boats are small, and these boats are operated by dinghies. Skilled drivers cross the Buriganga River with infinite courage. They are not afraid.
People cross the ferry 24 hours a day. To go from this side of the river to the other side, you have to spend 10.00 or 1.89 steem per person.
Shyam Bazar ferry terminal is so popular that if you want to know the address of coming to this terminal from any part of the country, everyone will be able to tell you. And you can come here by any transport, including buses, private cars, CNG, or rickshaws.

Boat drivers are waiting for passengers

You do not have to spend any money to enter the ferry terminal. Entry here is open to everyone.
I have come to this ferry terminal several times and crossed the Buriganga River. At that time, I exchanged views with the boatmen. I got to know their painful stories. Most of them have come here from different parts of the country to change the wheel of fortune.

At the time of reviewing ferry terminal

Their behavior is very polite. While crossing the river, they always warn the passengers so that new passengers do not get scared of the dangerous times of the river. I am very satisfied with their behavior.

Wooden stairs to go to the terminal

The Shyam Bazar ferry terminal plays an important role in our lives. The existence of the ferry has brought together the residents of both banks of the river, making education and business transactions easier. Employment opportunities have increased. It has become possible to supply food quickly. We are able to collect and supply any food item, starting from fresh vegetables.

Passengers are in the ferry terminal

The hard work of the ferry workers has enriched our economic driving force. It has been able to keep the bond between the residents of both banks of the river intact.

Products are waiting for loading in the boat

The contribution of the workers of Shyam Bazar Ferry terminal to the economic development of the country is undeniable. Maybe because they are uneducated and low-income people, we do not properly evaluate them, we do not give them importance, but because they are there, we can cross the river easily, receive advanced education, collect products according to our needs, and supply them to different districts.

Boats are in the ferry terminal

Such helpful friends are not easy to find. No matter how much I thank them, it is very insignificant compared to their benefits. Even then, I have to thank them, express my gratitude to them. So while thanking them, I used to say about their work - You are our most valuable asset, and I am grateful to you from the bottom of my heart.

Broken wooden stair

If this place or service is closed, such a terrible situation will be created in the country that cannot be imagined. For example, thousands of tons of food products arrive here from different parts of the country through this place, which reach the city dwellers and the cities on the other side of the country. The closure of this service means that food procurement will stop, and food supply to the city dwellers and many districts of the country will also stop. As a result, a food crisis will arise. The price of food will increase, and the middle and lower middle class will face great problems.

Lunches in the river

If the ferry terminal is closed, thousands of producers who supply through this terminal will face problems in selling their products. There is a possibility that crores of rupees of goods will be wasted.
There will be a disruption in education. The bond of brotherhood will not be strong and will be destroyed.
The chain of command will be destroyed in all areas of information exchange, trade, and commerce.
In short, this ferry terminal acts as our economic driving force. And if it stops, that driving force will collapse.

Boats in the river

The real dynamic of the boat dock is the combination of sounds, smells, and living scenes that create a unique beauty. If we analyze it a little, we can see that the sounds here include-
Sounds-
The rhythmic sound of wood, the sound of water splashing, the soft sound of the boat engine, the call of the crane in the river, and the desire of the travelers to see the exquisite beauty of nature is visible.
Smells-
The fresh smell of the river, the liveliness of the flowing air, and the noise of the fishermen while fishing create a wonderful atmosphere.

Passengers on the boat

Scenes: When you go to the boat docks, you can see the busyness of the boatmen, the busy behavior of the passengers, creating a sparkling atmosphere with the sunlight falling on the water.
Together, all the elements create a sense of constant movement and energy, which brings the pier to life - a place where every moment creates new journeys, new stories are created, and endless joy is provided.

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