A road in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj has collapsed into a canal after dredging work was carried out using heavy machinery without draining the water, sparking public concern and criticism. The project, funded by the Asian Development Bank and implemented by the Bangladesh Water Development Board, was meant to be executed through water drainage excavation. However, contractor Ataur Rahman Khan Ltd used dredgers instead, causing erosion that damaged roads connecting Majhbari and Bongkura villages. Locals, including students of nearby schools and madrasas, now face severe travel disruptions and safety risks. Residents accuse the contractor and supervising engineers of negligence and corruption, alleging that similar irregularities are occurring in other canal projects in the area. Officials from the Water Development Board and local administration have acknowledged the issue and promised prompt repairs. The incident highlights growing frustration over mismanagement in rural infrastructure projects.
গোপালগঞ্জের কোটালীপাড়ায় ড্রেজার (খনন যন্ত্র) দিয়ে খাল খনন করায় পাশের সড়ক ভেঙে পড়েছে ওই খালের মধ্যে। এতে দুর্ভোগের আশঙ্কা দেখা দিয়েছে ওই উপজেলার মাঝবাড়ি ও বংকুরা গ্রামের বাসিন্দাদের মধ্যে। এছাড়া ওই সড়ক ব্যবহার করে স্থানীয় মাদ্রাসা ও সরকারি
The ‘1 Nojor’ media platform is now live in beta, inviting users to explore and provide feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
