Patuakhali town roads badly damaged

The people of Patuakhali town are suffering as at least seven important roads in the town have been lying badly damaged due to heavy rain during last few months.

Vehicles can't ply smoothly on these roads as potholes have developed in many places.

The roads are Katakhali sluice gate to toll plaza of Patuakhali bridge, fire service office to Sonali Bank, DC office to the old bus stand, Patuakhali municipality office to Badghat bazar, B-type bazar to DC Bungalow, Titas cinema hall to Gulbagh mosque, BADC office to Sabujbagh mosque and Sher-E-Bangla road.

The suffering of the people, including school goers, increases when rainwater fills the portholes. Pedestrians cannot walk freely on the roads and movement of vehicles is greatly hampered.

Md. Humayun, a Class IV student of Uttar Kalikapur Government Primary School, said, "I come to school from Kalatala area, and I have to suffer a lot as the old bus stand to DC office road is badly damaged and unfit for use."

Md Liton Howlader, an auto-rickshaw driver, said they have to suffer as many roads become unfit for use in the rainy season. Accidents often happen in the damaged place on these roads. 

Dr Shafiqul Islam, mayor of Patuakhali Municipality, said, "We will start repairing the damaged roads after the rainy season."

Md Jahirul Islam, executive engineer of Patuakhai Roads and Highways Department, said, "The road from Katakhali sluice gate to toll plaza of Patuakhali bridge is owned by RHD, and we will take steps to repair it very soon."