Jamuna bridge: With Eid approaching, the flow of homebound travelers has intensified, leading to a sharp rise in traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 46,963 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in the 24-hour period from midnight Monday to midnight Tuesday. During this time, toll collection reached Taka 3.39 crore. Of the total vehicles, 19,445 were Dhaka-bound, generating Taka 1.66 crore in tolls. Meanwhile, 27,498 vehicles heading toward North Bengal contributed Taka 1.72 crore.
Executive Engineer Syed Riaz Uddin confirmed the figures on Wednesday morning, stating that despite the increased traffic volume, no significant congestion has been reported so far. To manage the surge, authorities have deployed 18 toll booths-nine on each side of the bridge-with dedicated lanes for motorcycles at two booths on either end. Officials said continuous monitoring is underway, and law enforcement agencies are actively working to ensure smooth traffic flow.