Rangpur, April 16 -- For more than 50,000 people across at least 25 villages in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur, daily life has become a risky struggle due to the absence of a permanent bridge over the Jamuneshwari River.

At Chilapak Kalurghat, about 18 kilometres from the upazila headquarters, the river cuts off Hariarkuthi and Soyar unions, leaving residents dependent on risky and unreliable crossings for years. This route serves as the only key link for the residents.

According to locals, they have been relying on boats in the rainy season and the bamboo bridge in the dry season for transportation for years.

During the dry season, villagers build a temporary bamboo bridge to cross the river. However, the structure goes under water durin...