Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A 1.5-kilometre stretch of road in Chandina upazila has become a symbol of neglect and frustration for the residents of five villages. The deteriorating road, which connects Maizkhar, Purbo Ambarpur, Chilora, Alikamora, and Awoazband, has been left unrepaired for years, leaving around 15,000 people, especially students, facing hazardous conditions. With no relief in sight, daily commuters, schoolchildren, and traders continue to endure the hardships caused by the road's deplorable condition.
In the winter, the area is shrouded in thick dust clouds, making it difficult to see or breathe. During the monsoon, the road transforms into a muddy trap, increasing the risk of accidents.
Locals report that the one-kilometre segmen...