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Allegation of unauthorized building construction in Sirajganj

Saturday, 14 November 2026, 11:26

Allegation of unauthorized building construction in Sirajganj

An allegation has been raised that a six-story building is being constructed in Soyadhanpara Southpara area of Sirajganj municipality by obtaining approval for a five-story building. The owner of the building is Md. Jehadul Islam Sarker, a land assistant officer of Nimgachhi union in Raigonj upazila. However, denying the allegation of constructing an extra floor, he claimed that the upper part is not a floor, but a chillekotha. Locals have raised questions about whether the building has been constructed according to the approved plan.

Local resident Azadur Rahman Azad complained that the municipality only approves the plan and does not conduct field inspections afterwards, leading to arbitrary construction. Municipal city planner Md. Ariful Islam stated that the height of a chillekotha or stair room can be a maximum of seven feet, and exceeding it is an offense. He added that necessary action will be taken if it comes to the attention of the municipality.

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