July 09, 2026
Locals allege that sand extraction in the area has worsened the erosion
He is believed to have been swept away by strong currents during routine repair work
10 women labourers were headed to Shanbandha Char by a boat to work in a cornfield when the accident occurred
There is no cause for panic at present, an engineer from the Water Development Board says
40 farmers were crossing the Jamuna River when the boat capsized midway through the journey
After years of anticipation, Bangladesh has officially inaugurated its longest rail bridge, 4.8km, over the Jamuna River.
It takes around three to five minutes to cross the bridge
