Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Darkness engulfs the tunnel in Bandarban that was built at a cost of Tk 110 million to connect the town bus station with the new central bus terminal.

Not a single light works inside, forcing vehicles to switch on headlights even at midday.

Rainwater seeps through the walls although no heavy rain falls outside.

Pools of water have formed at the centre of the tunnel, creating potholes on the surface from constant vehicle movement.

Muddy water covers the road, forcing pedestrians to wade through.

Cars are parked haphazardly at both entrances, making it difficult to believe this is a road tunnel built only two years ago with a multimillion-taka investment.

The structure, known locally as the Bandarban Bus Termina...