The main structure of a Tk 84.90-lakh bridge was built over the Nidra canal in Barguna's Taltali upazila a year ago, but no approach roads have yet been constructed on either side of it.

Around 5,000 residents of three villages, in their desperation, have been using wooden ladders to get on the main structure of the bridge for the last year.

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No approach roads; Barguna villagers climb wooden ladders to cross bridge