A steel Bailey bridge on the Sunamganj–Jagannathpur–Aushkandi–Dhaka regional highway collapsed again on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026, when a freight truck was crossing it. Two steel planks in the middle section gave way, forcing authorities to suspend all passenger and heavy vehicle movement toward the capital. Only light vehicles such as CNG-run auto-rickshaws and motorcycles are moving cautiously, while fear and frustration spread among commuters.

Residents said the bridge has collapsed multiple times in recent years, including a fatal incident in August 2024 when a cement-laden truck plunged into the river, killing two people. Despite a strict ban by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) on vehicles carrying more than ten tons, overloaded trucks continue to use the bridge. Locals blame this disregard for safety rules for repeated accidents and fear more casualties if the bridge remains in use.

Although a permanent RCC bridge was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in September 2023, no visible construction has begun. The local RHD executive engineer said repair work on the planks is underway and traffic is expected to resume by evening, while the permanent bridge project remains in process.