The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The owners of several buildings in Tejkunipara yesterday alleged that the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) and Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) authorities were engaged in various corruptions in the construction of the proposed Bijoy Sarani-Tejgaon Link Road in the city.

They also alleged that some of the officials of RAJUK and IWM are also threatening them of demolishing their buildings if they do not pay them bribe.

At a press conference held at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), the building owners said the officials of the two government organisations have been trying to change the main design of the proposed road to facilitate some powerful persons and save their property.

They also alleged that the officials have taken steps to evict and demolish their buildings and establishments from Sunday morning without issuing them notice, providing the compensation and rehabilitation facilities.

They said that the authorities have initiated to construct a bent road by changing the main straight road design.

Kabir Anwar, a building owner, read out a written statement at the press conference where, among other building owners, Zakir Hossain, SM Rashidul Islam, Abdul Mannan Khan and Iqbal Hossain were present.