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though Hasan Enterprise was officially tasked with the project.

An LGED source said the contractor has already been paid Tk 4.40 crore — around 84 percent of the total project cost.

Meanwhile, concerns have also been raised over sand extraction near the bridge’s site for construction of approach roads. Locals fear this could weaken the structure’s stability.

Contacted, Ujjal Ahmed, who is supervising the work, said delays were caused by a shortage of soil. “We are working to complete the remaining work soon,” he added.

Attempts to reach the representative of Hasan Enterprise over the phone were unsuccessful.

Md Imam Hossain, upazila LGED engineer in Ajmiriganj, said they have been pressing the contractor to expedite the work, adding that they would look into allegations of sand extraction near the bridge.