# Dhaka Loses Panthakunja Park as Expressway Construction Defies High Court Order

> Construction of the elevated expressway at Panthakunja Park continues despite a High Court stay. Work runs day and night, causing environmental damage and public concern. Petitioners, including Anu Muhammad, criticized…

Published: 2026-01-14 · Desk: Latest · Source: Dhaka Tribune

Construction of the elevated expressway at Panthakunja Park, near Hotel Sonargaon, continues despite a High Court stay and unresolved legal proceedings. The High Court had issued a stay in September last year, reopening the park to the public, and the Supreme Court temporarily upheld this order. However, construction work has resumed, operating day and night, with 30–35 workers on site, causing excavation, rod installation, and environmental damage.

Environmentalists, planners, lawyers, and petitioners, including Anu Muhammad and others, condemned the ongoing work, calling it ethically and environmentally objectionable. They criticized the government for prioritizing private company interests over public welfare, ignoring the court’s directives, and harming Hatirjheel and Panthakunja’s greenery and reservoir. Experts warned that continued construction will worsen traffic and environmental conditions in surrounding areas. Petitioners urge the interim government to halt work, ensure proper environmental assessments, and adopt sustainable urban planning measures, while seeking full court intervention to protect public spaces and hold authorities accountable.

Original reporting: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/400865/elevated-expressway-construction-continues-at?fbclid=IwY2xjawPUGH9icmlkETFuV1lVOGZkVWFHMzRSdjV1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm7hfyVWGXZvnMD-6FrJV3wF05lSNhzSX7vflU3VJV6XKuYfJlA3u0bxUOY0&brid=JVlRBBzdGcTOxJ7g9fK0sQ
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