Residents of Burichang and Brahmanpara upazilas in Cumilla formed a human chain on Friday afternoon demanding the repair of the flood control embankment. Several thousand people from Burburia, Mithilapur, Baherchar, and Sripur villages joined the demonstration, calling for immediate renovation of the vulnerable embankment and permanent development measures.

The event was attended by Cumilla-5 Member of Parliament Haji Jasim Uddin, Burichang Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tanvir Hossain, former upazila chairman and BNP president ATM Mizanur Rahman, BNP general secretary Kabir Hossain, and leaders from various political, social, and professional groups. Speakers said the northern embankment of the Gomti River has become risky, causing annual flood fears among residents. They recalled that the 2024 floods broke the Burburia section, inundating large parts of both upazilas and damaging homes, crops, livestock, and farms.

Participants urged immediate intervention from the authorities, the Water Development Board, and the administration, warning of larger movements if no effective action is taken soon.