Major roads under Moulvibazar Pourasava have been lying in poor condition for long causing inconvenience to the commuters and the inhabitants.
When visited, it was found that Syed Mustofa Ali, Shah Mostofa , Kasinath, Madhyapara, Gobindasree, Tilabari, Kazirgaon, Purbasultanpur, Shekhergaon, Boroihat Madrasa, Borobari, Goalbari and Kalimabad roads under the pourasava have developed big potholes at several points.
Locals said though they had raised the issue with the concern authorities on various occasions, they failed to ensure the repair of the roads.
They said the condition of the roads were very poor from earlier period and recent continuous heavy rain have added sufferings newly to the people. Vehicles cannot ply on the roads as potholes developed in maximum points.
They have also urged the local administration to repair it soon.
A large portion of the road near Lakshmibala Government Primay School was damaged due to recent rain. Students of the school have to face critical situation.
Rainwater had filled the pit on the Ali Amjad Government Primary School Road in TC Market area.
Risatullah Road is totally damaged. Bricks and pit had been washed away of the road.
Abdul Haque, resident of Forest Office Road, said though the had been lying in poor state for several years, it had been washed way due to recent heavy rain.
“The road has not been constructed for long. We face a lot of inconvenience while using it,” he said
“We have urged the concern authorities to repair the road, but they do not give any heed,” he added.
Recent continuous rainfall and subsequent waterlogging in the town have further deteriorated the roads that were already in a sorry state due to downpours two months back. Pourasava
These roads littered with potholes are causing misery to commuters who are forced to experience rough rides every day. Moreover, the damaged roads are wearing down vehicles much quicker, said Soiful Alam of the municipality.
According to the municipality sources, a tender had been called to repair the roads. The World Bank would help financially to construct the roads.
A project at Tk9 crore had been begun for repairing 25 damaged roads under the municipality, said the sources.
Abul Hossain, executive engineer of the municipality, said repairing works of the roads would be completed within one month.
Md Fayzul Karim Mayun, mayor the pourasava, said repairing work of 25 roads could not be completed due to fund crisis.