Kurigram, April 27 -- meter road stretching from the Adarsha to Tinkona intersections in Balarhat of Phulbari upazila in Kurigram district has become virtually useless due to long-term neglect on the part of the authorities concerned.

The absence of a drainage system means even light rainfall leads to this important artery becoming submerged in knee-deep muddy water, causing severe hardship for commuters.

As a result, the road is causing extreme suffering to the pedestrians, causing small and big accidents almost every day.

During a recent visit to the site, the UNB correspondent found that the road, passing through the historic Balarhat Bazar from Adarsha intersection to Naodanga Union Parishad and ending at Tinkona intersection (Phul...