Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has undertaken a project worth Taka six crore to facilitate easy transportation bf passengers and goods at Kutubdia. an off-shore Island under Cox's Bazar district, reports BSS.

Financed by Saudi Development Fund, the project in- • eludes construction of two RCC Jetties, two passenger sheds and two connecting roads between Baraghop and Sattorud-dln ghats of Kutubdia.

The work on the project is expected to be completed by May. 1996 after completion of the project, transportation through waterways between Kutubdia island and the mainland of Chittagong. Cox's Bazar and Chakorla will become easier.