Upazila Parishad complex exposed to Jamuna erosion

Onslaught of erosion by the Jamuna River in Sirajganj is threatening the existence of Chauhali upazila parishad complex.   Devastation by the mighty river turned bad to worse with wreaking havoc on huge public properties on Wednesday and Thursday last.   A total of 40 houses and shops and southern portion of the upazila parishad building went into the gorge of the river during the two days’ erosion, says a UNB report.   Arafat Rahman, upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Chauhali upazila, said some important documents and furniture of several sections of the upazila complex had earlier been moved to safer place and the whole office would be relocated soon after receiving order from the higher authorities.   Officials of some sections are discharging their duties in the upazila parishad building amid worry, added the UNO.   Aminul Islam, deputy commissioner (DC) of Sirajganj, visited the erosion- hit area along with the upazila headquarters and sent an emergency message to the Water Resources Ministry asking for immediate preventive measures.    Local WDB is throwing sacks of sand on the affected bank of the river since Thursday evening to lessen erosion.