The 92-year-old Kalurghat bridge has witnessed a lot of historical moments such as Independence from the British to Bangladesh's independence. The bridge was built in 1930 to connect North and South Chittagong. This was the first rail bridge built on the Karnafuli river. This bridge was opened to traffic in 1962. In 2001, 61 years after the bridge was opened, the Bangladesh Railway Authority declared it unsafe. No decision has been made whether high-speed rail will be able to use this bridge after several repairs.

Today's Star on the Spot is about the terrible condition of the dilapidated Kalurghat railway bridge and how suitable it is for high-speed trains.