Lalmonirhat, Jan. 21 -- Concerns are mounting over the quality of a road reconstruction project in Kaliganj Upazila of Lalmonirhat district after allegations surfaced that substandard materials are being used in the government-funded work.

Local residents allege that low-quality brick chips are being used in the road's base layer, casting doubt on its long-term durability.

The ongoing work involves reconstructing approximately 900 metres of road from Duhuli Bazar to Namurihat in Chawlbala Union.

Locals allege that the contractor is rushing the work using substandard and unnumbered brick chips (rabbish), ignoring repeated objections from the community.

Residents are criticising the muted response of some officials and staff from the Ka...