Four major highways connecting Jashore have become dangerous for travel after extensive damage from potholes and sinkholes. The routes linking Jashore to Khulna, Jhenaidah, Benapole and Satkhira have worsened following heavy rainfall that turned small cracks into large craters. Drivers describe the roads as death traps while accidents increase and travel times double from three hours to six hours on some stretches.
The Jashore-Khulna highway serves as a vital corridor for Benapole land port, Nawapara river port, Mongla seaport and Bhomra land port. A reconstruction project finished in 2023 after multiple delays, but sections collapsed within months. Nearly 70 percent of imported fertilizers move through Nawapara port, and traders warn the deteriorating roads threaten supply chains for fertilizers and food grains across the country.
Roads and Highways Department officials use four to five truckloads of bricks daily for emergency repairs. The agency has spent 321 crore taka on a 38-kilometer stretch and continues work on an eight-lane highway expansion. Officials say ongoing projects worth 172 crore taka will resolve problems when construction ends.
The Jashore-Khulna highway serves as a vital corridor for Benapole land port, Nawapara river port, Mongla seaport and Bhomra land port. A reconstruction project finished in 2023 after multiple delays, but sections collapsed within months. Nearly 70 percent of imported fertilizers move through Nawapara port, and traders warn the deteriorating roads threaten supply chains for fertilizers and food grains across the country.
Roads and Highways Department officials use four to five truckloads of bricks daily for emergency repairs. The agency has spent 321 crore taka on a 38-kilometer stretch and continues work on an eight-lane highway expansion. Officials say ongoing projects worth 172 crore taka will resolve problems when construction ends.
