Road construction near the India–Bangladesh border in Kailashahar was halted after BGB intervention citing boundary regulations. The stoppage has caused severe hardship for residents, especially families accessing a nearby cremation ground.
A sudden disruption unfolded on Wednesday in Ward No. 9 of the Kailashahar Municipal Council area after brick paving work on a long-neglected road was abruptly stopped near the Manu Land Customs Station and the banks of the Manu River. The incident has triggered concern and frustration among local residents living close to the India–Bangladesh international border.
The road project, located near a cremation ground, had resumed only recently after remaining stalled for several months. However, early in the morning, personnel from the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) reportedly intervened at the construction site, citing violations of international boundary regulations.
According to eyewitnesses, BGB officials informed India’s Border Security Force (BSF) that no construction activity is permitted within 150 yards of the international border. Following this communication, the BSF conveyed the directive to the contractor, resulting in an immediate halt to the work. Construction materials and laborers were withdrawn, leaving the road unfinished.
Contractor Abdul Mannan, who had restarted the project after receiving instructions from the local administration, expressed disappointment over the sudden stoppage. He stated that the issue has been formally reported to the district administration and relevant authorities for clarification and further guidance.
The incident has heightened anxiety in the border community, where residents say civic infrastructure has long been neglected due to proximity to the international boundary. Locals argue that essential public works, especially access roads, should not be indefinitely delayed, particularly when they serve critical purposes such as reaching a cremation ground.
The impact of the halted construction was felt immediately. Several families reportedly faced severe difficulty while transporting deceased relatives to the cremation site, as the unfinished road became nearly impassable. Residents described the situation as deeply distressing and insensitive to humanitarian needs.
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Sources indicated that BSF officials are expected to hold discussions with higher authorities to assess the situation and explore possible solutions that comply with border regulations while addressing civilian requirements.
As border management rules clash with urgent local infrastructure needs, residents are urging the administration to intervene swiftly to prevent further hardship and to ensure that essential public services are not disrupted in sensitive border areas.
