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SANGSAD BHABAN, June 15, 2026 (BSS) - Road Transport and Bridges Minister 
Shaikh Rabiul Alam today said in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the 
construction of second Jamuna Bridge is one of the notable projects committed 
in the election manifesto of the incumbent government.

The project aims to reduce pressure on the existing bridge and improve 
connectivity between northern Bangladesh and other parts of the country.

Responding to a tabled question from ruling party lawmaker Md. Mostafizur 
Rahman Babul (Jamalpur-3) in the House, he said the proposed "Second Jamuna 
Bridge Construction Project" is one of the major commitments included in the 
current government's election manifesto.

With Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, in the chair, he informed 
Parliament that the master plan of the Bangladesh Bridges Authority has 
recommended implementation of the bridge by 2033.

"According to the master plan of the Bangladesh Bridges Authority under the 
Bridges Division, implementation of the bridge has been recommended by 2033," 
he added.

Rabiul said preparations are currently underway to appoint a consulting firm 
for conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the project.

"Activities are now in progress to appoint a consultant for carrying out the 
feasibility study of the proposed bridge. Negotiations with the selected 
consulting firm have already been completed and a contract will be signed 
shortly," he told the JS.

He said a feasibility study will examine several potential alignments for the 
bridge.

The possible routes include a bridge over the Jamuna River connecting 
Sariakandi upazila in Bogura district with Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur 
district.

Another option under consideration is a bridge linking Balashi Ghat in 
Gaibandha district with Dewanganj Ghat of Jamalpur district across the Jamuna 
River.

"A third option could be any other suitable corridor identified through the 
feasibility study," he continued.

The minister said that after completion of the feasibility study, the 
government would finalize the alignment and undertake the necessary follow-up 
measures for implementation of the bridge project.

"Following completion of the feasibility study, necessary subsequent actions, 
including finalization of the alignment and construction of the bridge, will 
be taken," he added.

The proposed bridge is expected to play a crucial role in easing traffic 
congestion on the existing Jamuna Bridge and further strengthening transport 
links between the northern region and the rest of the country.