Erosion threatens fresh areas in Morrelganj
Victims stay in makshift camps without help
Continued erosion by Panguchhi River has made this road virtually unusable for vehicles, hampering communication between Morrelganj and Sharankhola upazilas in Bagerhat district. Photo: STAR
Erosion threatens three more academic institutions, police station, health complex, government staff quarters, private dwellings and several hundred acres of land in Morrelganj upazila of Bagerhat district. The Panguchi River devoured thousands of houses, shops and markets, mosques, temples and churches, academic institutions and several thousand acres of land in the last ten years, leaving thousands of people homeless. The affected people have been staying in makeshift camps at the upazila headquarters without getting any sort of help either from the government and non-governmental organisations. The river erosion has not only disrupted transport services between Morrelganj and Sharankhola upazilas but also devoured many places of historical interest. The memorial for Robert Morrel is also on the verge of disappearance due to the unabated erosion by the Panguchi River. Captain Robert Morrel came to the Sundarbans in forties from Barisal. Morrelganj has been named after him as he settled in a part of the forest, felling trees to make it liveable. Lawmaker Dr Mozammel Hossain from Morrelganj-Sharankhola constituency told this correspondent that he had asked for adequate allocation of government fund to build up infrastructure to save Morrelganj from being ruined.
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