Underpasses and U-Loop near Paduar Bazar | Cumilla

A project worth of BDT 568 crore is being taken up to make the Dhaka-Chittagong National highway safe and traffic free. Under the project, new underpasses will be constructed on the highway. The new initiative aims at sustainable, safe and cost-effective communication systems, including reducing the risk of accidents. Underpasses and U-Loops will be constructed at the intersection of Paduar Bazar in Comilla on the 93rd kilometer of the highway starting from the Capital city Dhaka, at the entrances of Comilla University and at the Cumilla Sadar South Upazila Gate.

The total cost of the project which includes 'Construction of six underpasses on the Dhaka-Chittagong National Highway and U-Loop at the Paduar Bazar intersection', has been estimated at BDT 568.93 Crore. The project will be implemented by the Department of Roads and Highways (RHD) and will be completed within the period of June 2024. (source: banglanews24)

 

The new U-Loops and Underpasses will be constructed to make the journey on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway more safe and risk-free. There are many gatherings in Paduar Bazar, it’s an important intersection and gateway to south-east part of Bangladesh. After conducting feasibility study through BUET, such initiatives were found as solutions. The project is being taken up.

Locations of the U-Loops and Underpasses at Cumilla:

• One Underpass and One U-Loop will be constructed at Paduar Bazar intersection of Dhaka-Chittagong National Highway (N-1) and Cumilla-Chandpur Regional Highway

• One Underpass at Comilla Sadar Dakshin Upazila Gate and another adjacent to Beltali gate of Comilla University.

 

The Dhaka-Chittagong road can be used in the future for communication with the northeastern states of India. That's why it needs enough capacity and mobility to meet current and future traffic needs. Under the project, 2,142 meters construction of approach road, Land acquisition, construction of three underpasses (total length 171 meters), a double cabin pickup, landscaping under the project, utility seating and other works including tree planting will be completed.

 

The government's mega project Dhaka-Chittagong four-lane highway was inaugurated on July, 2016. But less than two years after the inauguration, bitumen was washed away in the rain at various spots on the 192 km long road (from Daudkandi-Chittagong). Various 'wounds' and ditches have been seen. Currently, most of the drivers are forced to slow down speed of their vehicles as small and big potholes have been created in several places on the highway.

 

The Department of Roads and Highways (RHD) is implementing another project worth of Tk 774 crore to keep the 192.30 km long road from Daudkandi in Comilla to Chittagong smooth and intact for the next five years. A new project is being taken up on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway for another purpose.

 

The Dhaka-Chittagong four lane construction works was started on 2010. New problems are arising and new methods are being invented to solve these to make road safer. This highway is called the lifeline of the country’s economy. Construction of some U-Loops, Underpasses will help to drive vehicles smoothly.

 

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Seasonal Fruits in Brahmanpara Upazila | Cumilla

Local Market, Hat, Bazaar in Brahmanpara upazila under Cumilla district is full of seasonal fruits. Though there is dissatisfaction among the buyers about the prices. The seasonal change and turning has come in the nature. After a year, the Bangla month Joishtho which is the symbol of Mango, Jackfruit, Litchi and other seasonal fruits has come once again.

The summer season is also called month of honey in the country. At this time, various types of summer fruits can be seen all over the country. Like every year, various fruit markets of Brahmanpara upazila of Comilla district are flooded with summer seasonal fruits.

However, even though it is seasonal, the price of these fruits is also quite high. So there is dissatisfaction among the buyers about the prices. Fruit sellers are also admitting that prices are high. They said, this time we have to buy fruits from the wholesale market at a slightly higher price than last year. Due to which it is having an impact on the retail market.

In the Brahmanpara Sadar area, almost every market has summer seasonal fruit ceremonies. These fruits include litchi, jackfruit, mango, palm oil, pineapple etc. Besides, fruits like bel, melons and watermelons are also seen in the markets as the season is coming to an end. The aroma of these fruits is spreading in every market.

Among the summer seasonal fruits, litchi is currently at the top of the buyers' demand in the market. Besides, many people in the neighborhood are selling seasonal fruits in vans. Fruits are being sold at slightly lower prices from the markets in the mobile shops of the van. Sahebabad area, one of the fruit markets of the upazila, it is seen that the sellers are busy selling seasonal fruits. They are placing seasonal fruits in front of the main store, calling out to shoppers and trying to attract them.

Litchi is being sold more in the market. Besides, different varieties of mangoes including Himsagar and Lengra are also found in the fruit shops. However, even though litchi is fully mature, mango has just started coming to the market. Traders expect that most of the fruit market will be occupied by sweet and juicy mangoes soon.

At present the litchi is the most sold item in the market. Depending on the type, 100 litchis are being sold at BDT 250 to 300. This time the price is a bit higher than last time. But still buyers are buying litchi the most. Each store is selling more litchi than other fruits.

Besides, mangoes include Himsagar, Nakla and Langra. Himsagar is being sold at TK 80-90, Nakla at TK 70-80 and Lengra at TK 80-90.

Pineapples are being sold at TK 80-100 per hali / 4 pieces.

Taler Shash is being sold at TK 20 per piece.

The jackfruit is very expensive. Each piece is being sold for TK 200-250.

Watermelons are being sold for TK 300 to 500 per piece.

However, sellers say that prices will continue to fall as soon as more fruit arrives in the market. They said that the sales of mangoes had not yet picked up. However, litchi is now in full season. So the litchi business is booming. Besides, there are still watermelons in the market at the end of the season. Mango sales will freeze from next week.

A buyer who came to buy seasonal fruits, said, "I bought 100 litchis for TK 300." Although there are plenty of seasonal fruits in the market, the prices are high. So many family members will not able to eat these seasonal fruits even if they want to. The administration should monitor the market regularly. So that all classes of buyers can buy these seasonal fruits.

Besides, visiting different markets of the upazila, one can see various types of fruits. In this market, hilly jackfruits and pineapples from the border areas of India are sold in large quantities. Border traders are selling seasonal fruits like jackfruit, pineapple and banana on bicycles. In this regard, the general buyers said that if the administration does a little monitoring, people of all walks of life will be able to eat seasonal fruits at this time of the year.

 

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