In Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur, large-scale illegal occupation of Bangladesh Railway land has resumed in several areas including Purba Chandra, Matikata, and Bottola. Local sources said that after an eviction drive by railway authorities on August 5, influential groups have again taken over the land and built more than a hundred new tin-shed houses along the railway tracks. Field visits revealed around 200 newly built rooms, with several individuals named as owners. Some houses are already occupied, and construction continues under the supervision of a local figure known as Refaz Doctor.

Residents allege that 20 to 22 people are involved in this land-grabbing activity, posing risks to both public property and railway safety. Railway Assistant Executive Engineer Abu Bakkar Siddique confirmed that a complaint has been filed with the police and that eviction operations will begin soon. Kaliakair Upazila Nirbahi Officer AHM Fakhrul Hossain stated that no construction is permitted on railway land and that coordinated action will be taken to remove illegal structures and prosecute those responsible.

Authorities have pledged swift action to reclaim the land and ensure the safety of railway operations.