Illegal stone extraction allegedly damages ‘Kazi Farms’ land in Tetulia

Fresh Allegations of Land Damage Emerge in Tetulia Sand and Stone Dispute

Bdbusinessdaily.com – Illegal removal of sand and stone from the Dahuk River in Panchagarh’s Tetulia upazila has allegedly resumed, bringing renewed concern for a local agricultural company whose land is said to have been used for transporting the materials.

Kazi Farms has lodged a criminal case alleging that a large group damaged its property in order to create a passage for vehicles carrying sand and stones taken from the river. The case names 40 people and includes a further 70 unidentified individuals.

The complaint was filed at Tetulia Police Station on 30 September by Borhan, a representative of Kazi Farms. Officer-in-Charge Md Laisur Rahman said police were taking action in connection with the allegations.

Claims of Forced Entry and Property Damage

The dispute centres on land at Khatapara Mouza in Buraburi Union. Kazi Farms says a group entered the property on 28 September after breaking boundary pillars. The company alleges that the land was then used as a route for moving riverbed materials away from the Dahuk River.

Boundary markers are a basic means of identifying and protecting a property’s limits. Their alleged destruction has therefore become a central part of the complaint, alongside accusations of trespass and vandalism.

Kazi Farms further claims that people in the group displayed locally made weapons while entering the site. The allegation adds a security dimension to a dispute that the company says has affected both its land and its operations in Panchagarh.

Ahmed Ali, general manager of the company’s Panchagarh office, said the extraction and movement of sand and stones had created concerns involving the safety of the property, the security of those connected to it, and possible environmental effects.

Previous Case Against Abu Taher

The latest allegations follow an earlier police case involving local influential Abu Taher. On 22 June, police filed a case accusing him of illegally extracting sand and stones with dredgers. He was later sent to jail by a court before being released on bail.

Kazi Farms has alleged that the activity resumed after his release. The company says four additional cases concerning alleged trespass and vandalism involving Taher are also in progress.

Neither Taher nor others accused in the new case could be reached for comment. As with any criminal complaint, the accusations remain subject to investigation and the legal process.

Why River Extraction Raises Local Concerns

Sand and stone are widely used as construction materials, making river sources attractive to those involved in the trade. But extraction carried out without authorisation can create disputes over land access, transport routes, public safety, and environmental protection.

In this case, the concern extends beyond the removal of material from the Dahuk River itself. The complaint alleges that private land was forcibly incorporated into the transportation process, placing the focus on whether property boundaries were damaged and whether entry onto the land was lawful.

For landowners and nearby communities, such conflicts can have immediate consequences. Damage to boundary structures can make it harder to establish the limits of a property, while repeated movement of heavy materials through adjoining land may disrupt normal use of the area. The allegations involving weapons also underscore why police investigation is significant for those who live or work nearby.

The case at Tetulia Police Station will determine what evidence supports the claims made by Kazi Farms and whether those named in the complaint face further legal action. The earlier case involving alleged dredger-based extraction remains relevant background, particularly because the company links the renewed activity to Taher’s release on bail.

Focus on Investigation and Accountability

The matter now involves several connected questions: whether sand and stone were unlawfully removed from the river, whether Kazi Farms land was entered without permission, whether boundary pillars were intentionally damaged, and whether the accused used intimidation while transporting materials.

Police action on the newly filed complaint will be closely watched by the company and residents of the surrounding area. The outcome may also clarify how authorities respond when allegations of river extraction overlap with claims of trespass, property damage, and threats to local security.

Kazi Farms has maintained that its concerns relate not only to the company’s own land, but also to the broader impact that unlawful extraction and transportation may have on the environment. For now, the allegations remain before law enforcement, while the accused have not provided a public response.