Unauthorized high-rise buildings are being constructed across Cumilla City Corporation in violation of municipal laws, leading to increased land grabbing and illegal structures. Residents have lodged complaints but report no effective action, resulting in mounting public suffering and harassment. Allegations suggest that despite years of operation, the city corporation remains mired in irregularities, with unapproved multi-storey buildings continuing to appear in various parts of the city.
According to the report, the Cumilla City Corporation was formed in July 2011 by merging two municipalities, but urban problems such as waterlogging, traffic congestion, waste accumulation, and encroachment have worsened. The law requires multiple departmental approvals for building permits, including road width and drainage considerations, but some officials allegedly issue permits in exchange for illicit payments, allowing 10- to 14-storey buildings in restricted areas.
Newly appointed administrator Yusuf Molla Tipu stated that the corporation is enforcing the law properly and improving service quality. He announced plans to intensify monitoring and launch strong programs to make Cumilla a more livable city.
মো. শাহ্ আলম শফি, কুমিল্লা (দক্ষিণ) প্রকাশ : ১৭ মে ২০২৬, ১০: ৫১ কুমিল্লা সিটি করপোরেশন আইনের তোয়াক্কা না করেই যত্রতত্র গড়ে তোলা হচ্ছে বহুতল ভবন। বাড়ছে জমি জবর দখলের ঘটনা। গড়ে তোলা হচ্ছে—অবৈধ স্থাপনা। নগরবাসী অভিযোগ করেও কোনো সুফল পাচ্ছেন না। এতে করে
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