Sangsad Bhaban, April 30 -- State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Thursday claimed that no waterlogging occurred in Chattogram during the recent rainfall, dismissing media reports as "baseless, fabricated and imaginary."

Speaking in a statement under Rule 300 in Parliament, the state minister alleged that old images from 2024 had been circulated on social media to spread misinformation.

"There was no waterlogging in Chattogram city. The reports claiming that the city was submerged are completely unfounded. Old photos were used to create confusion," he said.

However, he acknowledged that temporary water congestion occurred at five locations, including Probortona intersection, following heavy rainfall on April 28.

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