, Oct. 25 -- old historic paddle steamer, PS Mahsud, is set to resume service on the Dhaka-Barishal river route next month, blending the nation's rich riverine heritage with tourism, officials said Friday.

Brigadier General (retd.) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hossain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping, said the steamer, under the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), has been restored with modern facilities and safety measures after long-term preservation.

"PS Mahsud is now fully ready. Today's trial trip from Sadarghat to Dhaka-Munshiganj is verifying its mechanical and navigation capabilities. The formal inauguration on the Dhaka-Barishal route will be held on November 15 with a grand ceremony, after which it will operate as a ...