A local Awami League leader in Madan municipality of Netrokona, retired army officer Manjurul Haque, has been accused of cutting a government-built road known as Hazera Aziz College Road. Witnesses said Haque personally oversaw the use of an excavator to dig up the road on Monday afternoon, claiming the road had been constructed over his private land. The road, built about five years ago under a rural infrastructure project, serves residents of Ward No. 6 for daily commuting.

Municipal officials confirmed the road’s public status and said attempts to stop the demolition were ignored. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shaolin Nahar stated that local authorities halted the work after receiving complaints, while the district commissioner ordered legal measures. Locals alleged that Haque, who unsuccessfully sought party nominations multiple times, acted out of political frustration. Haque denied wrongdoing, insisting on his property rights.

The incident has sparked debate over land ownership and misuse of political influence in local governance. Authorities are investigating, and further administrative action is expected in the coming days.