A section of the Teesta embankment near Mahipur Bridge in Gangachara, Rangpur, began collapsing after India opened the gates of the Gajoldoba barrage, causing the river’s water level to approach the danger mark. Between Saturday afternoon and Sunday noon, about 50 meters of the embankment were washed away, creating a hole over 70 meters deep. Local residents warned that without urgent protective measures, the second Teesta Bridge and the Rangpur–Lalmonirhat regional road could face severe damage.
Around 30,000 to 35,000 people use the Mahipur Teesta road bridge daily, and the sudden erosion has caused widespread fear among locals. Over a thousand families in three villages of Lakshmitari Union are now at direct risk of isolation due to potential road disconnection. Lakshmitari Union Parishad Chairman Abdullah Al Hadi blamed previous negligence by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) for the worsening situation, saying earlier bamboo piling works had failed.
Gangachara Upazila Executive Officer Jesmin Akter said the site had been inspected and LGED was informed for necessary action.
রংপুর অফিস প্রকাশ : ২১ জুন ২০২৬, ১৭: ৩১ ভারতের গজলডোবার গেট খুলে দেওয়াই তিস্তার পানি পাওয়ায় বিপদসীমার কাছাকাছি অবস্থান করছে। এতে রংপুরের গঙ্গাচড়ায় মহিপুর তিস্তা সেতুর বাঁধে ভাঙন শুরু হয়েছে। শনিবার বিকেল থেকে রোববার দুপুর পর্যন্ত বিলিন হয়ে গেছে তিস্
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