Tk 7.66 Crore Dream Housing Will Dagonbhuiyan, Sanitation Workers Finally Get a Home.

Jahangir Alam, Staff Reporter. ​Those who keep the town clean and livable are often forced to live in dilapidated roadside slums or low-lying shanties. Frequently facing housing discrimination due to their occupation, the sanitation workers of Dagonbhuiyan Municipality are finally seeing a ray of hope with an under-construction modern high-rise building. However, despite the project deadline having passed, the construction remains incomplete. ​According to Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) sources, the seven-story building is being constructed at Aziz Fazilpur village at a cost of Tk 7.66 crore under the project titled “Construction of Residential Buildings for Sanitation Workers in Municipalities” to ensure the health, safety, and housing of these essential workers. Chittagong-based contracting firm 'Consonel Engineers & Builders' is implementing the project. ​Project Overview at a Glance: ​Total Cost: Tk 7.66 crore ​Location: Aziz Fazilpur Village (adjacent to the nursery), Dagonbhuiyan ​Start Date: November 21, 2024 ​Scheduled Completion: April 7 (Expired) ​Current Progress: 60% ​Beneficiaries: 24 families ​Key Amenities ​Upazila Engineer Md. Mamunim Billah stated that the 7-story building, constructed on 36 decimals of land, will feature 24 flats. Each 700-square-foot unit will consist of two bedrooms, two balconies, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. The building will also include a community hall for the sanitation community, prayer space, and elevator facilities. He expressed optimism that the remaining work would be completed within the next 7 to 8 months for handing over to the municipality. ​Delays and Expectations ​A spot visit revealed that roof casting for six floors has been completed, with brickwork, plastering, and fitting work currently underway. Although the project missed its April deadline, causing some disappointment among beneficiaries, the marginalized community remains hopeful about securing a permanent home. ​Locals have welcomed this initiative, which mirrors similar projects across 66 municipalities in 59 districts nationwide. They emphasized that the main challenge now is to complete the remaining construction promptly and hand over the keys to genuine beneficiaries without further delay.