NCP Leader's Claim About Bunkers and Tunnels at PM's New Residence is Verified True
NCP Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar claimed that bunkers and tunnels are being constructed at the PM's residence. Investigation confirms this is true — the Public Works Department's Chief Engineer and the Housing Ministry's Additional Secretary have both officially confirmed the plans.
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Claim Verified
Bunkers and tunnels are being built at the Prime Minister's new residence in Bangladesh
What Was Claimed?
On 13 April 2026, National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar stated at a seminar organised by the 11-party alliance at the Diploma Engineers Institution Bangladesh (IEDB) in Dhaka:
"BNP has fallen into its own ditch. Now I hear that bunkers and tunnels are being made at the Prime Minister's residence. Building bunkers against the people's verdict will not help."
The video of his statement went viral on social media. Mtv Bangla's Facebook video was viewed 88,900 times with 11,000 shares. The Narrative and The Daily Inqilab also published videos on the same topic.
The question: Is it true that bunkers and tunnels are being built at the PM's residence?
Verdict: Verified
Why This Claim Is True
Our investigation found that the Bangladesh government has officially confirmed plans to build underground bunkers and tunnels at the Prime Minister's new residence. Two senior government officials confirmed the plans on the record:
1. PWD Chief Engineer Mo. Khalekuzzaman Chaudhury stated:
Underground bunkers and tunnels will be built beneath the residence for protection against bomb attacks, with maximum security standards being maintained. [1]
2. Housing and Public Works Ministry Additional Secretary Mo. Abdul Matin stated:
The country's Prime Minister needs a permanent residence. Former Chief Adviser Yunus used his power to convert Ganabhaban into a museum. PM Tarique Rahman prefers the Minto Road or Hair Road area, and work has already begun on site selection. [1]
3. At least six news outlets — bd24report [1], risingbd [2], Desh Rupantor [3], Sangbad Parikrama [4], NTV Online [5], and Insaf World — independently reported the same information on 13 April 2026.
Context and Analysis
Why a New PM Residence Is Needed
Former Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus used his power to convert Ganabhaban into a museum. As a result, a new permanent residence is needed for the Prime Minister. PM Tarique Rahman is currently operating from his private residence in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. The state guest house Jamuna is being used only for official functions.
The New Residence Plan
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Proposed location | Minto Road, Hair Road, or Bailey Road, Dhaka |
| Land acquisition | 5-6 government buildings to be acquired |
| Security features | Underground bunker and tunnel (bomb-attack resistant) |
| Decision maker | Ministry of Housing and Public Works |
| Implementing body | Public Works Department (PWD) |
Who Is Sarwar Tushar?
Sarwar Tushar is the Joint Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP). The NCP won six seats in the 2026 general election and is represented in the national parliament.
Conclusion
NCP leader Sarwar Tushar's claim is verified as true. The Bangladesh government is officially planning underground bunkers and tunnels at the Prime Minister's new residence — confirmed on the record by both the PWD Chief Engineer and the Housing Ministry Additional Secretary. The residence will not be at Ganabhaban (which is now a museum) but will be newly constructed in the Minto Road or Hair Road area of Dhaka.
The political debate around the project — whether bunkers represent a government that fears its own people — remains a matter of political opinion rather than factual dispute.
Sources
[1] bd24report — PM's new residence will have bunker, tunnel (13 April 2026) [2] risingbd — Building bunkers against people's verdict won't help: Tushar [3] Desh Rupantor — PM's new residence to have modern bunker, tunnel [4] Sangbad Parikrama — PM's new residence will have bunker, tunnel [5] NTV Online — Parliamentary autocracy being established: Sarwar Tushar
Sources (6)
PM's new residence will have bunker, tunnel (Bangla)
Building bunkers against people's verdict won't help: Tushar
PM's new residence to have modern bunker, tunnel
PM's new residence will have bunker, tunnel
Parliamentary autocracy being established in name of sovereignty: Sarwar Tushar
Prime minister's residence to be built in parliament complex
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