Residents of several villages in Raozan upazila of Chattogram have repaired a 600-foot stretch of road through voluntary labor after years of neglect. The Kulalpara-Gazipara road in East Raozan had remained in poor condition for decades, causing severe hardship for more than 20,000 residents. With no initiative from local representatives, villagers decided to take matters into their own hands and fund the repair themselves.

On Wednesday morning, residents from Kulalpara, Gazipara, Moular Bari, Adarshagram, Shilpara, Baruyapara, and Rupnagar joined the effort. Under the supervision of local social worker Mohammad Ali and with financial support from expatriates, around 200 to 300 people participated in the voluntary roadwork. Several community members and local figures were present during the repair activities.

The initiative highlights the community’s determination to address infrastructure problems independently when official action is lacking.