Repairing Kanchpur bridge

As a regular commuter between Dhaka and Chittagong, I cross the Kanchpur bridge twice per week. As I recall, the bridge was constructed in the late 70s, and no major repairs have been done in the recent years. On the same highway, the Meghna-Gumti bridge was repaired recently, under the supervision of Bangladesh Army, which is expected to be good for vehicular movement for another 10 years. However, I think the Kanchpur bridge also require same attention. We are seeing reports on deteriorating condition of the bridge in the media, but still don't see any response from the authority. Similar to the Meghna-Gumti bridge, a rehabilitation project can be taken under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army, and the Kanchpur bridge can be restored to a better condition, safe for operation for a few more years. Any delay in the authority's part will endanger the lives of passengers and also obstruct the economic activities that are carried through this highway. I request the Bridge authority to initiate a project immediately just like the Meghna-Gumti bridge project, and ensure safety of the commuters.
Brig. Gen. Tanvir Hasan Majumder (Retired)
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