At Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet, construction of a two‑storey garage is underway by filling the aesthetic 'Shaheed Rudra Sen Lake'. The project, which also involves cutting part of a nearby hill, has sparked negative reactions among students. The lake, excavated recently at a cost of about Tk 7.5 crore, had become a major attraction for students and visitors, symbolizing the memory of Shaheed Rudra Sen. Despite earlier suspension of work following media reports, construction has resumed.
The planned garage will accommodate only 22 vehicles, while the university’s transport pool currently holds 42 and continues to expand. Critics within the university argue that the project wastes money and damages the campus environment, as sufficient open space already exists nearby for parking. An administrative officer, requesting anonymity, questioned the necessity of spending Tk 7 crore for such limited capacity.
When approached for comment, the university’s chief engineer, Zainal Ahmed Chowdhury, reacted angrily and refused to answer questions about the lake project.
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