Gabkhan Channel, Navigational waterway in Jhalokati District, Bangladesh.
Gabkhan Channel is a navigational waterway spanning roughly 18 kilometers that connects the Sandha River in Pirojpur district with the Sugandha River in Jhalakati district. The channel allows boats and vessels to pass between these two river systems in southeastern Bangladesh.
The channel was built between 1912 and 1918 during British rule to create efficient water transportation routes across southeastern Bangladesh. This construction was part of British infrastructure development in the region.
The waterway serves as a gathering place where local fishermen practice traditional methods and share knowledge about fishing and water routes.
Vessels typically navigate the channel during daylight hours, with fixed docking areas at various points for cargo operations. It helps to know the main fishing and boat landing spots, as these mark the key traffic points.
The channel shortens shipping routes between Dhaka and Mongla, and between Chittagong and Mongla, by roughly 118 kilometers, making it a preferred route for maritime traffic. This distance saving has made it a critical transit point for regional trade.
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