July 26, 2026
Residents say their pleas have gone unheard for three straight days
Residents rely entirely on boats now, with no road connecting them to the mainland
Residents fear 100 more families could lose their homes
The mega-project could take two to seven years to complete, he says
He also outlines plans on the blue economy and river erosion during a question-and-answer session in parliament
Erosion in northern Bangladesh displaces thousands each year
Classes have been suspended from Sept 4, and important items removed on Sunday
They say the river’s path and flow could be disturbed, resulting in potential bank damage
