A human chain was organized on Wednesday afternoon in front of the Bahadurabad river terminal in Dewanganj upazila of Jamalpur, demanding the construction of a second Jamuna Bridge on the Bahadurabad-Balashi route. The hour-long demonstration was held under the banner of local residents and was joined by people from various professions, including businesspersons, transport workers, students, and leaders of political and social organizations.

Speakers at the event said the Bahadurabad-Balashi river route has historically been one of the country’s most important communication links, playing a vital role in trade and connectivity between northern and other regions since the British era. They argued that building a bridge on this route would ease travel for millions in the northern region, reduce transport costs, expand trade, and boost agricultural and industrial growth, thereby benefiting the regional economy.

Participants urged the government to take immediate steps to construct the bridge and warned that larger movements could follow if the demand is not met. Locals expressed hope that the government would prioritize the project considering public interest.