Feni, April 30 -- Four bridges constructed at a cost of over Tk 34 crore remain out of use in three upazilas of Feni district due to the absence of approach roads, causing immense hardship for local residents.

Communities in Sonagazi, Chhagalnaiya, and Daganbhuiyan upazilas have long been facing difficulties in commuting and transporting agricultural goods as the structures, though completed, lack the necessary connecting roads.

Despite the bridge construction projects being completed several years ago, access roads were never built.

This has sparked allegations of mismanagement and misuse of government funds among locals.

According to sources at the Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED), the four bridges were constructed...