Hatirjheel’s water taxi service is struggling to stay afloat as a severe fuel shortage has cut trips and slowed operations across the network. Boats now wait to fill up before setting off, leaving commuters to contend with longer, uncertain delays.

While drivers’ incomes are shrinking, passengers are left grappling with mounting inconvenience. Once a dependable escape from Dhaka’s traffic, the service now faces an uncertain future unless fuel supplies improve soon.