Construction of three bridges in Shibchar stalled due to various complications

Construction work on three important bridges in Shibchar, Madaripur, has remained stalled for a long time due to land acquisition, compensation determination, and administrative complications. Due to the suspension of work midway on the Kutubpur Bazar, Chanderchar, and Kalatala-Nilakhi bridges, thousands of people in the surrounding areas are suffering immensely, and uncertainty has arisen over completing the work on time.

According to relevant sources, the crisis of opposition from landowners and lawsuits was created because construction began without finalizing the land acquisition process. Only 40 percent of the Kutubpur bridge built at a cost of about 29 crore 29 lakh taka, 50 percent of the Chanderchar bridge costing 10 crore 75 lakh taka, and only 35 percent of the Kalatala-Nilakhi bridge costing about 98 crore taka have been completed.

Local residents have demanded fair compensation and administrative intervention to complete the construction of the bridges on time. Upazila Engineer Md. Imon Molla stated that constant efforts are underway with the concerned offices to resolve the land complications.

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