Bridge collapses into canal in Jhalokathi due to overloaded stone-laden truck, road communication severed

A bridge on the Kathalia-Kaikhali regional road in Jhorapole Bazar, Kathalia, Jhalokathi, collapsed into a canal on the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2026, due to an overloaded stone-laden truck. The incident severed road connectivity, causing significant public inconvenience. Authorities have seized the truck, initiated a legal case against the owner, and are planning to construct a temporary Bailey bridge.