In the span of two days, reports in this paper have covered instances of multi-storey buildings being constructed in Rajshahi city. In both cases, the under-construction buildings subsided and in one instance caused damage to a neighbouring building. We are relieved to know that no one was injured in these incidents of gross negligence. Obviously, the Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) has a lot to answer for. How can someone begin construction of a 24-storey building based on verbal approval from RDA? Who would have taken responsibility had there been any casualties?
