Langadu Upazila, a sub-unit of Rangamati district, consists of a number of unions. Three of its unions—Gulshakhali, Bhashannyadom and Bogachottor—are completely detached from it. In addition, the Amtoli union of Baghaichari Upazila, which is adjacent to these three unions, is also less connected to its own Upazila Sadar. All these unions are situated on the eastern bank of the Kaptai Lake.

Residents of these unions need to cover several kilometres, ranging from eight to thirty, to reach the Upazila Sadar for basic public services. Also, there's no road communication between these unions and the Upazila. During monsoon, communication gets better as the Lake becomes fully navigable but the dry season is far from convenient.

Due to the communication problem, not a single major infrastructural project—such as building a higher educational institution or a hospital—has been established in these unions. What's more, people cannot also have basic administrative services without going through a long exhaustive journey.

The total area of these four unions is nearly 290 sq. km, while more than fifty thousand people live there. Compared to other smaller Upazilas, this large area certainly qualifies to become an Upazila itself. Moreover, the internal road communication system among these unions is quite good.

I think a new Upazila comprised of these unions should be formed in the best interests of the local people.

Aminul Islam, Mainimukh, Langadu