A flood control embankment in Saghata, Gaibandha, collapsed shortly after being repaired, causing major disruption for local residents. The embankment, which was renovated by the Water Development Board at a cost of several crores of taka, deteriorated again due to poor maintenance and heavy vehicle movement. The collapse has made the route from the high school area to Bot-tola and Dakbangla Bazar nearly impassable.
Residents said the embankment had long been in disrepair before the recent renovation, but the work failed to bring lasting improvement. Unrestricted movement of heavy tractors carrying soil and sand has caused the structure to sink and break apart, creating deep potholes and making it unsafe for pedestrians and small vehicles. Several sections of the embankment are now considered highly risky.
Locals have demanded an immediate ban on heavy and illegal vehicle movement over the embankment and urgent repairs to the damaged sections. The executive engineer of the Gaibandha Water Development Board stated that there is currently no maintenance budget during the monsoon but an application could be made if necessary.
মিজানুর রহমান রাঙ্গা, সাঘাটা (গাইবান্ধা) প্রকাশ : ১৪ জুলাই ২০২৬, ০৫: ৩৯ ভারী যানবাহন চলাচলের নির্মিত গাইবান্ধার সাঘাটার বন্যা নিয়ন্ত্রণ বাঁধটি সংস্কারের পরই ভেঙে পড়েছে। বাঁধটি ভেঙে যাওয়ায় হাইস্কুল এলাকা থেকে বটতলা হয়ে ডাকবাংলা বাজার পর্যন্ত চলাচলে চ
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