Dhaka, Sept. 27 -- The once industrial city of Khulna is now shrouded in a shadow of stagnation. Where once the area was bustling with river-based trade, jute mills, fish processing establishments and match factories, there is now silence.

Khulna is gradually falling behind economically due to slow development projects, the decline of industries, the stagnation of waterways and the infrastructure crisis.

Several projects of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) and Khulna WASA have been pending for years.

Projects that were started to improve citizen amenities have now become a burden on the city due to protracted delays.

Road potholes, unplanned work and delays in approving new projects are disrupting the lives of the common people.

Locals ...