Rangpur, Oct. 12 -- Around 550 kilometres of roads in Rangpur district and the city remain in deplorable condition for decades due to poor maintenance, leaving thousands of commuters, students, transport workers and patients to suffer every day.

According to the office of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Rangpur Range, 76 road accidents occurred in the district over the past two years, killing 51 people and injuring 356 others.

Locals said the dismal state of roads, riddled with cracks and potholes, has made many routes almost impassable.

Despite repeated petitions and symbolic protests, including planting saplings along the broken roads, authorities have yet to take visible steps towards repairs.

Data from the Rangpur Local Gove...