Paikgachha-Koira Road Becomes a "Death Trap" for Commuters

The Koira road stretching from the Zero Point of Paikgachha municipality, has transformed into a hazardous "death trap." Thousands of commuters are daily risking their lives due to scattered stones, piles of construction materials, and illegal vehicle encroachment occupying major portions of the highway.

On-site inspections reveal that stones intended for road development near the new municipal building in Shibbati Mouza have spilled over, occupying nearly one-third of the thoroughfare. This has created a severe skidding hazard, particularly for motorcyclists. Furthermore, private construction materials—bricks and sand—and haphazardly parked buses have narrowed the road to a point where two vehicles can no longer safely pass each other.

"This isn't a road anymore; it's an accident waiting to happen," said Md. Zahidul Islam, a local businessman. "Minor accidents occur daily, yet authorities remain indifferent."

The situation escalates after dark. Hundreds of heavy trucks carrying watermelons from the Koira region traverse this route at night, competing for space on the cluttered, narrow strip. "I’m terrified to commute to college," shared student Sumaiya Khatun. "Vehicles slip constantly, and at night, visibility makes it even more lethal."

Despite the prolonged presence of these obstructions, local residents and drivers like Rabiul Islam Roni and Shafiqul Gazi complain that the administration has taken no action. Conscious citizens are now demanding the immediate removal of construction debris and the eviction of illegal road encroachments before a major loss of life occurs.