, Aug. 7 -- Vehicular movement on one side of the Oxygen-Bayezid road near Oxygen No-2 Gate in Chattogram port city has remained suspended since early Thursday after a culvert near the Cantonment collapsed amid heavy overnight rainfall.

The structure gave way around 4:30am on Thursday under the pressure of strong rainwater currents.

Locals said vehicles are now navigating the remaining side of the road with considerable risk. The damaged section has been cordoned off with red tape for safety, creating a severe traffic jam on both sides of the road.

Meanwhile, train services on the Chittagong University and Nazirhat routes are also facing disruption following the incident.

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain visited t...