Twenty palm trees were removed in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, during road repair work undertaken as part of a development project by the Koyra Union Parishad in Ullapara Upazila. The trees were uprooted to facilitate the road’s renovation. Local authorities initiated the roadwork as part of a broader infrastructure improvement plan for the area. The removal of the trees has not prompted immediate public outcry, but raises questions about balancing development with environmental considerations. No information regarding replanting efforts or environmental impact assessments has been released. The project aims to improve transportation infrastructure within the Koyra Union. Further details regarding the scope and budget of the road repair project are currently unavailable.