Kuhelia River turns into narrow canal due to earth-filling by RHD

The Roads and Highways Department has earth-filled about 26 acres of the Kuhelia River in Cox's Bazar to build a two-lane road.

The massive encroachment has turned the once-vibrant river in Moheshkhali's Matarbari union into a narrow stream.

Despite an objection from the land ministry, RHD is going ahead with the construction.

The Daily Star reporter Mostafa Yousuf went to see the present situation of the river.

Watch his experience on Star On The Spot.