Despite government assurance to repair damaged roads and infrastructures soon after the flood water receded, many rural pathways, bridges and culverts still remain in vulnerable condition due to lack of government initiatives. “Even though the flood water has receded, authorities are yet to repair the damaged roads and culverts. A report has been sent to the government seeking financial allocation for rest of the damaged roads. At least 336 bridges and culverts were in affected by the flood, according to the DDM report. In many cases, the locals have temporarily repaired the affected roads and culverts themselves to make do.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 02, 2017 05:37 UTC