Bridge collapse in Jamalpur kills 5 children; what happened there?

22 March, 2026, 04:50 pm

Last modified: 22 March, 2026, 04:51 pm

Bridge collapse in Jamalpur kills 5 children; what happened there?

22 March, 2026, 04:50 pm

Last modified: 22 March, 2026, 04:51 pm

The burial of five children who drowned after a floating bridge built on the Brahmaputra River collapsed in Dewanganj, Jamalpur has been completed. Along with financial assistance, a four-member investigation committee has been formed into the incident.

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