Shadhinota Stambha Project: Tree-felling wasn’t part of original plan
In this file photo, only lower trunks of 15 trees felled by authorities at Suhrawardy Udyan remain. Experts have called for proctecting the environment first, and then carrying out any development work. PHOTO: Palash Khan/Star/File
The primary design of the Shadhinota Stambha (third phase) in Suhrawardy Udyan had no provision for cutting down trees but many were chopped down for walkways that were included in the design later, said architects involved in the project.
Many features, like underground car park, food stalls, public toilets, and walkways, were redesigned in the third phase violating the master plan and without consulting the designers who prepared the master plan, they added.