Patuakhali, May 30 -- A newly built road in Kuakata, modeled after the Marine Drive, has partially collapsed due to tidal surges just before its scheduled inauguration.

The 2-kilometre stretch, costing around Tk 4.86 crore, began to cave in at around 10am on Wednesday due the high tides.

Multiple sections between Zero Point and the eastern end of the road caved in, submerging several nearby establishments, including a police box, Sardar Market and a street food hub known as Fuchka Market.

Tourist police and local volunteers evacuated tourists to safer areas using loudspeakers.

Locals blame poor construction quality and lack of oversight for the damage. "Low-grade materials were used, and there was no proper supervision during the work...