Widespread allegations have emerged in Sitakunda, Chattogram, that large areas of farmland are being filled with sand extracted from the sea under the pretext of establishing factories. Locals claim that during the national election on February 12, when the administration was occupied, a group destroyed hundreds of acres of arable land. Residents accuse individuals linked to industrial interests of cutting soil from croplands and using excavators to raise the land by 40–50 feet. Despite repeated media reports, locals say no visible administrative action has been taken, fueling anger in the community.
In Syedpur Union’s Paschim Syedpur area, locals allege that sea sand is being used to fill farmland for future industrial projects. Advocate Hossain Ashraf warned that such activities are disrupting agricultural production and threatening environmental balance. Similar complaints have surfaced in Bashbaria Union’s Magpukur area, where a company named Automation Engineering has reportedly begun filling about 100 acres, raising concerns about waterlogging and risks to nearby institutions. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer stated that the matter will be investigated and legal action taken if violations are found.
Residents are demanding immediate measures to stop illegal land filling and protect the coastal environment, warning of severe long-term impacts on agriculture and biodiversity.
জহিরুল ইসলাম, সীতাকুণ্ড (চট্টগ্রাম) প্রকাশ : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৩: ০৩ জহিরুল ইসলাম, সীতাকুণ্ড (চট্টগ্রাম) সীতাকুণ্ডে কারখানা স্থাপনের নামে ব্যাপক হারে কৃষিজমি ভরাট ও ফসলি জমি থেকে মাটি কেটে বিক্রির অভিযোগ উঠেছে। স্থানীয়দের দাবি, গত ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি
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