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Erosion renders 5,000 homeless in Shariatpur

From Our Correspondent
SHARIATI’UR. Nov 29 The large-scale erosion of the mighty Padma has left 5000 people of seven villages of the district homeless who are now passing a miserable life.
The seven villages of Naria and BhcdarganJ upaziias have already been engulfed by the river and more areas arc on the way to vanish. Most of the villagers have tost their dwelling houses, crops and othVr'belongings by the erosion of the river. The students of the areas have also lost their schools and madnishas.
The villages ^brahlmpur. Kartikpur, Charbagha, Tarobonia and a bazar under BhcdarganJ upazila have also been effected by the massive erosion. More than 600 famine* have taken shelter In Char Jamalpur and Diara villages of Kodalpur union under Goshatrhat upazila. Other victim* of Ihc areas have sailed for unknown destinations.
The erosion of the river also affected the Padma canal running from Da mud la launch ghat lo Burtrhat bazar.
It may be mentioned here that the canal is the only mean* of communication of the district.
Navigation hampered
Silted rivers have posed ■ serious threat to water trans port, trade and business and fisheries In the district.
It Is 4o be mentioned here that the district Is surrounded by rivers and the only means of communication with Dhaka I*
motor launches. About 12 motor launches ply dally from WAPDA, Surasswar and Damudya to Dhaka. But irregular launch services arc causing inconveniences to the passen gers on all these routes.
■The mo*t Inconvenient situation occurs when the river* dry up. many char* emerge during dry season. As a result, water transport, business and fishing works arc badly hampered. Due to emergence of numerous chars the launches have to change their course which not only kills lime but also creates annoyance.
Kirtinasha river has dried up al many points due to heavy slltatlan. As a result. Surasswar-Dhaka bound launches are unable to ply easily. Sometimes they travel hours together to reach the destination creating untold sufferings to the passengers and businessmen.
Law order situation deteriorates
The law and order situation of Siiktpur Union of BhcdarganJ upazila of the district is deteriorating day by day. It has learnt that anti-social octtvllics have become rampant. Miwreants In groups are found enjoying ganja and blue films inside the boat* frequently. A* ■ result, the youths of the upazila are getting demoralised. Guardians remain anxious for the security of their school and college going girls. Thefts and dacoitlcs have also been Increased alarmingly.