Chandpur, Nov. 7 -- The government is going to build a cable-stayed bridge, first of its kind in the country, the visually stunning Matlab-Gazaria Bridge, connecting Matlab Uttar in Chandpur with Gazaria in Munshiganj across the Meghna-Dhonagoda River.

Officials involved with the project say the bridge will stand as a remarkable symbol of modern engineering, ensuring both environmental sustainability and navigational safety.

The Bridge Division under the Ministry of Road, Transport and Bridges has given top priority to the bridge's design, environmental considerations, and preservation of river navigability, according to a team of experts visiting the site.

On Thursday afternoon, Bridge Division Secretary and Executive Director of Bang...