Chattogram, the largest port city in Bangladesh and the second most populous city, holds an immense historical and economic significance due to its strategic location. Located on the southeastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, this city is best- known for harboring the most vital maritime gateway for Bangladesh. The inland waterways of Chattogram also have a rich history intertwined with the development of the city as a significant port, and played an instrumental role in shaping urban, environmental, and economic landscape of the region. Over the years, however, these waterways have faced neglect, pollution, and encroachment;
