Residents of Goaland in Rajbari district formed a human chain on Sunday morning demanding the construction of a second Padma Bridge on the Daulatdia-Paturia river route. The demonstration, organized by the group 'Goaland Protirodh Moncho', took place around 10:30 a.m. at the Goaland bus stand area along the Dhaka-Khulna highway. Participants from various professions joined the event to voice their demand for improved connectivity.

Speakers at the human chain, including local political leaders from BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal, said that the Daulatdia-Paturia route is a vital communication link for the country’s southwestern region. They highlighted that travelers have long suffered from severe traffic congestion, long waiting hours, and mismanagement, especially during major festivals such as Eid.

The speakers emphasized that while they support the government’s Padma Barrage project, they believe the construction of the second Padma Bridge should take priority. They urged the authorities to take immediate and effective steps to implement this demand.