Bandarban-Ruma upazila road link snapped for 12 days

BANDARBAN, July 19 (UNB): Road communication between Ruma upazila and the district headquarters remains suspended for 12 days as different portions of the road were damaged due to landslide and torrential rain for the last nine days. Ruma upazila chairman Uhlamong Marma said numerous cracks and several holes have developed on the Bandarban-Ruma road in Noy Maile, Baro Mile, Doulianpara, Koikhangjhiri areas due to the heavy rain.

Besides, different portions of the road caved in after heavy downpour, creating panic among local people.

The people of the upazila are using boats for going to their destinations.

Mohammad Shafique, sub-assistant engineer of the Roads and Highways Department, said the authorities concerned are thinking of making an alternative road in the area for resuming the road link.