Eviction drives to clear both the banks of Karnaphuli River of illegally built structures in Chittagong Dhaka TribuneThe decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the Chittagong deputy commissioner's office on ThursdayEviction drives to clear both the banks of Karnaphuli River of illegally built structures in Chittagong district are set to begin on Monday. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the Chittagong deputy commissioner's office on Thursday. We are yet to receive the required funds for conducting the eviction work, amounting to Tk1.20 crore. For this purpose, we have already held discussions with related stakeholders, including the Chittagong City Corporation, Chittagong Port Authority, and Chittagong Development Authority," the ADC said. On August 16, 2016, the High Court directed the authorities concerned to remove 2,112 structures illegally built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River in response to a writ petition.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2019 15:33 UTC