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SUNAMGANJ, Aug 18, 2026 (BSS) - The foundation stone of over 11-km Jamalganj-
Dharmapasha flyover was laid today in Jamalganj upazila of the district under 
the "Haor Area Elevated Road and Physical Infrastructure Improvement Project 
(HAERPIIP)", aimed at transforming connectivity and strengthening rural 
infrastructure in the haor region.

Lawmaker of Sunamganj-1 (Tahirpur-Jamalganj-Dharmapasha-Madhyanagar) 
constituency Kamaruzzaman Kamrul laid the foundation stone of the flyover as 
the chief guest at a ceremony held at Sachna Bazar High School playground.

Speaking at the event, Kamrul said the bridge would play an important role in 
improving the lives of haor residents and developing the region's 
communication network.

"The elevated bridge marks the beginning of a new era in fulfilling the long-
standing dream of haor residents," he said, adding, "Besides improving 
communication with villages that become isolated during the monsoon, the 
project will bring revolutionary changes to education, healthcare and the 
local economy."

Jamalganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shilpi Rani chaired the programme 
while Azizur Rahman Aziz, joint convener of Jamalganj upazila BNP moderated 
it.

Project Director Ferdous Ahmed, Local Government Engineering Department 
(LGED) Executive Engineer Md Anwar Hossain and Anisul Haque, a central 
committee member of the Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal and former chairman of 
Tahirpur Upazila Parishad, also addressed the gathering as special guests.