Most roads under Bandarban municipality in awful state

Most roads in Bandarban municipality have become unfit for traffic, causing immense suffering to commuters. Numerous potholes have developed on the roads because they have not been repaired for a long time.

 The worst roads include traffic intersection to Madhyam Para road, Rajguru temple to Sadar Hospital road, Natun Bridge to Kalaghata road, Hafezghona to Newgulshan road, Police Line to Balaghata road, Indigenous Cultural Institute road, Puraton Rajbari road and Model Primary School road.

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Md Mansur Ali, a resident of the Kalaghata area, said "We urged the local municipal councillor, Ajith Das to take initiative to repair the road many times, but in vain. Accidents have become regular."

Abu Tayab, a battery-run easy-bike driver, said passengers face immense trouble while travelling on the road on the three-wheelers.

Rickshaw puller Shahajahan of Shishu Paribar road said, "It is very difficult to ply rickshaws on these roads. My rickshaw along with a passenger overturned three days ago as I did not notice a rainwater-filled pothole."

U She Prue Marma, of the Raj Guru temple area, said people in the municipality area can't move on the roads comfortably due to potholes.

"Journeys on these bumpy and battered roads are uncomfortable and painful, especially for a patient like me," said Fathema Akthar, on her way to Bandarban Sadar Hospital to consult a doctor.

Raton Kanti Barua, a resident of Kalaghata's Barua Para, has to suffer the daily drive to Bandarban bazar area. "It is very difficult to see the potholes, particularly at night. I already had three minor accidents due to these potholes," he added.

Contacted, Mayor Jabed Reza said "It will take time to start repairing the roads properly due to financial problems. We have sent a proposal to the Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Ministry for this."

"We are hopeful of starting road reconstruction after the project's approval and budget allocation," the mayor added.