Severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River in Roumari upazila of Kurigram has destroyed about one hundred hectares of farmland over the past 18 days, leaving more than 700 families homeless. The river has also devoured two government primary schools and several other structures, forcing residents to spend sleepless nights in fear. Many displaced families are now living in makeshift shelters along roadsides or on others’ land after losing their homes multiple times.
Local residents expressed deep frustration over the lack of effective government measures despite the erosion continuing for months. Victims described repeated losses of homes and land, with many widows, elderly people, and persons with disabilities struggling to survive. A union council member confirmed that a list of 720 affected families has been submitted to the chairman, but no action has yet been taken.
An official from the Kurigram Water Development Board said the matter has been reported to higher authorities and that work will begin once funds are allocated, though no emergency budget is currently available.
নাজিম আহমেদ, রৌমারী (কুড়িগ্রাম) প্রকাশ : ২৯ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১০: ৫৪ কুড়িগ্রামের রৌমারীতে ব্রহ্মপুত্র নদের তীব্র ভাঙন দেখা দিয়েছে। গত ১৮ দিনে বিলীন হয়েছে প্রায় শতাধিক হেক্টর আবাদি জমি। ভাঙনের শিকার হয়ে গৃহহীন হয়েছে সাত শতাধিক পরিবার। তারা এখন নিঃস্
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