Since the downfall of the Awami League government in August, political activities in Feni have seen a notable shift, with many people, reportedly aligned with the BNP, resurfacing on the political scene. This change in power dynamics has coincided with a significant increase in sand extraction from rivers, particularly in Sonagazi, Chhagolnaiya, and Parshuram upazilas of Feni district. Local people have described the situation with a phrase "Awami League out, BNP in." According to reports, several people, claimed to be BNP followers, have taken control over sand extraction sites. Waterlogging leaves thousands stranded in Khulna’s Beel Dakatiya for 2 months There are also allegations of looting the extracted sand. Following the political transition, some contractors previously aligned with the Awami League have vacated these sites, allowing opportunists to exploit the situation. But, the fears of retaliation have kept local residents silent about these activities. Unregulated sand extraction has intensified under the pretext of flood relief and repair projects, with around 20 sites currently in operation.