The Sylhet Development Authority (SDA) has taken a tough stance against the construction of multi-story buildings within Sylhet Metropolitan City being erected without approved blueprints and mandatory clearances. The authority warned that if building owners continue construction in violation of building codes and building construction regulations, legal actions—including fines, immediate work stoppage orders, and statutory penalties—will be enforced strictly.
Rezaul Hasan Koyes Lodi, Chairman of SDA (with the status of Additional Secretary), issued this warning on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) following an inspection of under-construction multi-story buildings across various areas of Sylhet city. This marked his third consecutive day of physical inspections as part of regular monitoring activities.
Speaking after the inspection, the SDA Chairman stated, "Instances of building construction without approved designs have been observed across several parts of the metropolis, which directly violates the Building Construction Rules under the SDA Act. Owners of such structures have already been warned. If they continue construction in defiance of the law, necessary legal action—including fines and suspension of work—will be taken as per regulations."
He clarified, "The objective of SDA officials is not to harass anyone, halt construction indiscriminately, or collect fines. Rather, the primary goal of the organization is to ensure planned and safe building construction across the city. Therefore, we urge building owners to follow the law and carry out construction strictly according to approved blueprints."
Rezaul Hasan Koyes Lodi further added, "It is far better to follow the approved design right from the start rather than deviating from it and later getting entangled in legal complications or court-related troubles. This allows building owners to reside peacefully without facing harassment and unwanted complexities. Thus, no legal or structural discrepancies should be maintained during building construction."
He expressed optimism that city residents would respond positively to SDA’s ongoing supervision and awareness initiatives, cooperating to transform Sylhet into a well-planned city.
SDA Executive Director (Senior Assistant Secretary and Executive Magistrate) Md. Sadiur Rahim Jadid, along with senior officials of the authority, accompanied the Chairman during the inspection.
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