Road widening and four-lane development work on the Shariatpur–Dhaka highway is continuing despite eight electric poles remaining in the middle of the road. The situation has raised serious safety concerns among drivers, passengers, and local residents, who fear major accidents could occur at any time. The project, approved in 2020 to improve connectivity between Shariatpur and Dhaka via the Padma Bridge, covers 27 kilometers and costs Tk 1,682 crore. Work has progressed slowly over seven years due to various complications.
According to the district Roads and Highways Department, the Rural Electrification Board was formally requested a month ago to remove the poles, followed by several verbal reminders. However, no visible action has been taken, forcing road authorities to proceed with construction. Local residents and drivers have criticized the lack of safety measures, calling the situation dangerous. Officials said the poles were supposed to be removed by contractors who have since absconded, and a new contractor has been appointed to complete the task.
Authorities stated that pole removal work is now in process, but until completed, the highway remains at risk of accidents.
মো. আল-আমিন, শরীয়তপুর প্রকাশ : ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৯: ৩০আপডেট : ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ৩৫ মো. আল-আমিন, শরীয়তপুর শরীয়তপুর–ঢাকা মহাসড়কের মাঝখানে বিদ্যুতের খুঁটি রেখেই চলছে সংস্কারকাজ । এই মহাসড়কে উন্নয়নের এ চিত্র এখন ভয় আর শঙ্কার কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে। মহ
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