Bangla Press Desk: In a unique form of protest, chief organiser of South Region of National Citizen Party (NCP) Hasnat Abdullah released live fish into the pothole-ridden Debidwar–Chandina regional road in Debidwar upazila of Cumilla on Friday morning.
Hasnat staged the symbolic protest in Kachisar area during a public campaign, drawing attention to the authorities’ negligence in repairing the 14.5-km-long road.
Locals said the Debidwar–Chandina road is a vital connector between Dhaka–Chattogram and Cumilla–Sylhet highways. But, the road has long remained in a dilapidated state, filled with large potholes that make travel extremely difficult.
During rain, stagnant water turns the road into a hazard, often leading to accidents and loss of life.
Joining the protest, residents expressed their frustration over delays in renovation.
NCP leader Hasnat said people commute on this road every day and recently a youth died here.
“If the authorities cannot fix it they might as well turn it into a fish farm. At least people could eat the fish. I’m releasing fish here today, and I urge others to do the same,” he said.
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