Widespread irregularities and corruption have been reported in a Tk 500 crore project aimed at preventing erosion, rebuilding embankments, and protecting slopes along the coastal areas of Banshkhali in Chattogram. The project, divided into six packages, includes major works in Chhanua, Khan Khanabad, and Sadhanpur. Reports indicate that local syndicates, allegedly operating under political influence, have divided project work among themselves, while contractors have been accused of using substandard materials such as low-quality sand, dirty stones, and saline water in concrete block construction. Field visits revealed that blocks were being made with local Betagi sand instead of the specified Sylheti sand, and that vibration machines were not used during block production. Locals claimed that the blocks often broke during installation due to poor quality. Officials from the Water Development Board (Paubo) stated that saline water use had been stopped and deep tube wells were now supplying fresh water for construction. The project, approved by ECNEC on 28 May 2024, is scheduled for completion by June 2027. Political infighting and alleged mismanagement have slowed progress in several areas, raising concerns that the embankment’s durability and the safety of coastal residents could be at risk.