If not repaired quickly, some 250 kilometers of the embankments across Satkhira might collapse in the coming rainy season. According to the Water Development Board, around 250 kilometers of the 799.10 kilometer-long embankments in the district have been labeled extremely risky. He also complained about negligence of duty by the Water Development Board as it is their duty to look after the well-being of the dam. According to sources, there are 377.10 kilometers of embankment line under Water Development Board 1 in Satkhira. Arifuzzaman Khan, executive engineer of Water Development Board 2, said: "We have sent notice to the higher authority concerned about the embankment's risky condition.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 29, 2019 07:07 UTC