A newly renovated road in Kutuba Union’s Ward 2 of Borhanuddin upazila, Bhola, collapsed only a month after completion, sparking anger among residents. The road, stretching from Bablu Majhi’s shop to Manik Hawlader’s shop, was rebuilt at a cost of Tk 12,011,591 and finished on June 10, 2026. Locals said a section of the road gave way after light rainfall, raising serious concerns about construction quality.

Residents alleged that substandard materials, inadequate soil compaction, and poor supervision led to the collapse. They claimed to have informed authorities during construction but saw no corrective action. Local resident Maulana Nurul Karim said the road is a vital route for hundreds of daily commuters, students, and traders, warning that further damage during the monsoon could worsen public suffering.

Upazila road engineer Maidul Islam explained that road design near water bodies must consider soil strength, slope stability, and erosion risks, with retaining or guide walls added as needed. Locals have demanded an impartial investigation, accountability for those responsible, and durable reconstruction of the damaged road.