Obstructions in fairways Act, 1881 (Act No. XVI of 1881). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1881 (1973) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to empower the Government to remove or destroy obstructions in fairways, and to prevent the creation of such obstructions. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Harbour Navigation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act provides for the removal or destruction of anything (sunken, stranded or abandoned vessels, fishing gear, timber logs) obstructing the passage leading to any port in Bangladesh. Full text English Website bdlaws.gov.bd