Sunamganj, Jan. 24 -- Crop protection dam work in Dharmapasha upazila of Sunamganj is progressing at a snail's pace, leaving farmers worried over the protection of Boro paddy.

Although one month has elapsed since the start of the work the members of the Project Implementation Committees (PICs) for 86 dams in seven haors ihave not received the first installment of funds yet.

According to Dharmapasha upazila administration, seven haors-Chandra Sonar Thal, Joydhana, Sonamorol, Kailani, Joydhana (2), Gurma, and Rui Beel-fall under the jurisdiction of the Sunamganj Water Development Board.

The authorities allocated an amount of Tk 19.15 crore for the 86 crop protection dam projects in these haors.

The members of the PICs for these 86 proje...