Between March 17 and 19, a total of 1,09,025 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge compared to 100,802 vehicles during the same period in 2025. During the three days, toll collection amounted to Taka 12.58 crore, up from Taka 12.078 crore in 2025. On the Jamuna Bridge, a record 51,384 vehicles crossed the bridge on March 18, surpassing the previous year’s peak of 48,368 vehicles. Toll revenue for the day reached Taka 3.518 crore, compared to Taka 3.462 crore in 2025. Despite the increased traffic compared to 2025, no major accidents or significant traffic jams were reported.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 20, 2026 13:16 UTC