Rajshahi t-groyne made off-limits to public

Local authorities yesterday closed the t-groyne, one of Rajshahi’s popular tourist spots, for public following strong current in the Padma.

The T-shaped groyne was built during the British era into the river from the city protection embankment.

The authorities locked the main entrance and deployed Ansar members to restrict entry. “Public entry has been suspended as a precautionary step to avoid any disaster,” said Shahidul Alam, executive engineer of Water Development Board.

He said the groyne was last repaired two decades ago. It has become weak and around 500 sand-bags were dumped beside the groyne to help it battle the current.