Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The newly established BSCIC Industrial Park has caused significant distress to over 350 families in Belutia village, Sirajganj Sadar upazila, due to the closure of their sole access route.

Approximately 2,000 residents are now facing severe difficulties when entering or leaving the village. Among them, school-going children, elderly individuals, and critically ill patients are the worst affected. Despite several verbal appeals from the villagers, their concerns have not been addressed.

The former chairman of Kalia Haripur Union Parishad, Md. Sabur Ali Sheikh, had assured the villagers of establishing an alternative route. However, this promise remained unfulfilled as he went into hiding following political changes after ...