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Drainage overhaul stalls, suffering grows

Drain construction began last year on North Jatrabari–Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur after years of chronic waterlogging. But the sluggish pace of work has left residents grappling with daily hardship.

Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Residents navigate hazardous conditions as slow-moving drainage repairs continue along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Prolonged road and drainage repairs on North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur continue to disrupt daily life for local residents. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The slow progress of drainage works has left several electricity poles standing in a precarious condition along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The slow progress of drainage works has left several electricity poles standing in a precarious condition along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The slow progress of drainage works has left several electricity poles standing in a precarious condition along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The slow progress of drainage works has left several electricity poles standing in a precarious condition along North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Every downpour turns North Jurain Pipe Road in Shyampur into a muddy quagmire, while dry days bring clouds of dust. The slow pace of drainage construction has made life difficult for motorists. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 30 Jun 2026, 01:58 AM

Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM

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