Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The 40 percent bill removed for the 8 crore taka bridge under construction on the Betrikul River in Bangla Bazar of Paschim Gauripur Union of Balaganj upazila of Sylhet has been removed. The locals are suffering immensely as it has been abandoned for more than two years. Despite repeated reports from the villagers, no one has taken any action.

On the other hand, the villagers have alleged that the bridge was constructed in an unplanned manner, ignoring the opinions or suggestions of the locals, and that poor quality construction materials were used in the construction of this bridge.

According to the Upazila Engineer, the construction of this bridge of LGED on the Bethori River on the Banglabazar to Danaram Road in West...