, Nov. 28 -- An outrage has triggered among devotees after several old date palm trees inside the premises of Hazrat Shahjalal's (RA) shrine in Sylhet were cut down.

These trees, planted nearly 50 years ago, were an integral part of the shrine's heritage.

The trees were felled between Monday and Wednesday, according to shrine authorities, who claimed that the removal was necessary for mosque expansion.

Locals and devotees recall that the trees, planted around 1980 in front of the shrine's mosque, served as a resting place for visitors at night.

During prayer times, temporary shades and tarpaulins were set up beneath the trees, creating a unique and familiar environment for devotees.

By Thursday, the stumps of the removed trees had be...