Bangladesh, Aug. 1 -- Erosion has once again hit the embankment protecting the Padma Bridge construction yard in Shariatpur's Zajira. Due to strong currents, around 110 metres of the barrier collapsed into the river, resulting in at least 30 homes being washed away.

Fearing further erosion, local residents have started relocating to safer areas.

The erosion occurred on Thursday and Friday morning in the Majhirghat area of Nawdoba Union, according to Mohammad Tarek Hasan, executive engineer of the Shariatpur Water Development Board.

"We've started dumping geo-bags and geo-tubes to prevent further erosion." he said.

He noted that the work was being hampered somewhat by strong currents and heavy rainfall.

Local residents said that in a ...