A newly constructed marine drive road in Kuakata, built at a cost of BDT 48.6 million, was washed away by the Bay of Bengal during a cyclone on Thursday—before its official inauguration.
One-third of the 1,300-meter road has already been destroyed. A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
Sources revealed that the project began construction at sea level without any feasibility study. The contract was awarded to three firms closely associated with then-Mayor Md. Anwar Howlader—also affiliated with ruling party leaders.