A newly constructed bridge in Shahjadapur Union of Brahmanbaria’s Sarail upazila has developed major cracks before its official inauguration, alarming residents who fear a potential collapse. The bridge, built at a cost of about 32.3 million taka under the 2023–24 fiscal year, was expected to transform local connectivity for nearly 20,000 people across several villages.
Locals accuse the contractor and engineering department of using substandard materials and neglecting proper supervision. Witnesses claim that less cement was used and concrete curing was skipped, leading to structural weakness. Contractor Lokman Enterprise denies wrongdoing, citing a temporary halt in work due to soil shortage. The upazila engineer, however, said the cracks are being examined but are unlikely to cause major structural failure.
Residents are demanding an impartial investigation and legal action against those responsible, fearing that decades of anticipation for improved transport infrastructure could end in disappointment. Authorities have yet to announce any formal inquiry or remedial plan.
শামসুল আরেফিন, সরাইল (ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া) প্রকাশ : ১৮ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১০: ৫৫ শামসুল আরেফিন, সরাইল (ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া) ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়ার সরাইল উপজেলার শাহজাদাপুর ইউনিয়নে নির্মাণাধীন একটি সেতুতে উদ্বোধনের আগেই বড় ধরনের ফাটল দেখা দিয়েছে। এতে যেকোনো সময়
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