A 10-kilometre-long traffic jam formed on the Narayanganj section of the Dhaka-Chittagong highway on Thursday morning, with authorities saying that continuous rain and vehicle breakdowns had caused the congestion, leading to severe passenger suffering.
The traffic jam – reported on the Chittagong-bound lane – stretched from Sanarpar in Siddhirganj to the Keodhala area on the highway.
According to police and local sources, the jam started at dawn as several vehicles broke down at different points on the highway due to continuous rain.
Bus driver Abul Mia, stuck in traffic for a long time, said the congestion had worsened due to rain. “I have heard that some vehicles ahead broke down in this rain, which has made the situation worse."
Karim Mia, holding an umbrella, said he set off on foot in the rain after being stuck for over half an hour at one spot on a bus.
Kanchpur highway police station Office-in-Charge Kazi Wahid Morshed said the police were working to resolve the jam. “Hopefully, the situation will improve soon.”