Advisor Farida Akhter has called for accountability over the construction of the so-called “all-weather” road in Mithamain, citing severe environmental damage in the Haor region. She criticized the switch from traditional local rice varieties, which required minimal pesticides and fertilizers, to high-yield ones that heavily rely on chemicals. “ACI is now introducing fully mechanized harvesters due to a labor shortage, but these machines could devastate the region’s fish population,” she warned. Akhter also expressed concern about fisherfolk being deprived of access due to leasing practices and advocated for sustainable, organic agricultural practices in the region.