The construction of a bridge in Gauripur upazila over Suria river in Mymensingh district is still incomplete due to fund crisis. As a result, people including students, farmers and businessmen of the nearby villages suffer a lot on a daily basis.
According to sources, the local people started the construction work in 2011 with their own accord after they had not got government fund. But they could not complete the work as they had no sufficient fund for the work. As a result 40 lakh people of Paluhati, Sarishahati, Shahganj, Bgon, Rampur, Bilkaushi, Dugea, Berab Ali, Bishura, Mukhuria, Gidhausha, Tazpur, Ramchandrapur, Chinarhati, Moima, Karmaria, Bhutiar Kona, Shohonati, Bhishampur, Singhchapur, Nahata, Krishnapara, Naoynagar, Maoha, Boroikandi, Rangishpur, Jhalmala and Beer areas have to face difficulty for going to nearby places.
The people of the areas said thousands of people need to cross the river every day. A committee was formed headed by Hakim Talukder and Hazi Riazuddin in the area to complete the work.
They said Tk22 lakh had been collected form the locale people and Tk15 lakh more needed to complete the work.
About 300 housewives contributed to the fund, they said.
School and college students go to institutions situated at the other side of the river. If they cannot cross the river, mostly in the middle of the year due to excessive water level, they cannot attend their classes.
The students of many schools expressed grave concern as their attendance in school is often hampered.
While visiting the area, it was found that the students were crossing the river over a bamboo made bridge risking lives.
Locals said Abul Hoassain, a student of Class III, Housewife Lutfa, Amena Khatun died falling from the bridge recently.
Maoa UP chairman Kalon said: “ The government should take steps to construct the bridge immediately.”
