News Desk ::
Aminbazar Old Bailey Bridge on Aminbazar-Ashulia water route at Gabtoli area collasped into the river on Thursday.
The incident happened early in the afternoon. However, no casualty was reported.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) chairman Commodore Golam Sadeque has announced the suspension of all modes of water transport on the Aminbazar-Ashulia water route following the incident of collapse.
In a press release, the BIWTA on Thursday afternoon said all the relevant owners/masters/drivers/water transport operators were being informed that the Aminbazar Old Bailey Bridge on Aminbazar-Ashulia water route at Gabtoli area collasped into the river on Thursday.
As a result, movement of water transports in the river has become risky. For the sake of safe movement, playing of all modes of water transports will remain suspended for the time being until the removal of collapsed bailey bridge from the river.
Besides, a red flags and red lights have been installed at different parts of the bailey bridge for the sake of safety.
