A 13km traffic jam in the Ghazaria section of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway has caused significant suffering for passengers.
According to highway police, the congestion began around 7am on Monday due to a road accident and a vehicle breakdown on the Comilla-bound lane near Baushia in Ghazaria, Munshiganj.
The situation worsened as the day progressed, with the jam spreading across the 13km stretch.
Truck driver Shafiq said: "I encountered the traffic jam right after crossing the Meghna Bridge. I’m unaware of what caused it."
Bus driver Kurban Ali said: "It took me an hour to reach the Bhaberchar bus stand from Jamaldi. I don’t know how much longer it will take to reach my destination."
Md Humayun Kabir, in charge of the Ghazaria Bhaberchar Highway Police Outpost, said: "Efforts are underway to remove the accident-damaged vehicles from the highway. Traffic is moving slowly and will return to normal soon."
Commuters continue to face delays as police work to restore order on the highway.