Authors : Ashiqur Rahman , Mahfuza Akter and N. M. Sajjadul Hoque
Abstract: Despite modern technological advances in air and ground transportation, inland waterways continue to play a pivotal role in the communication sector in Bangladesh. There is a strong river network in Bangladesh and the Karnaphuly is one of those where Shampan boats ply in good numbers. Among country boats Shampan is a special name, which is related to the name and tradition of Chittagong and Karnaphuly River. Most of the Shampan boatmen are illiterate but posses a unique navigation technique that help them to sail through the rivers skillfully. In the other words, they have some local or indigenous knowledge by which they make and row Shampans. The Shampans are also different from other country boats in shape and it is imperative to reveal their indigenous sailing knowledge before it disappears due to introduction of new technology.
Ashiqur Rahman , Mahfuza Akter and N. M. Sajjadul Hoque , 2005. Application of Indigenous Knowledge: A Case of the Shampan Boatmen . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 3: 846-849.