Dream Demolished: Family Loses Everything in Bishkek Road Widening Project

A family's dream turned to rubble: A Bishkek family lost their business and life savings when their property was demolished for road widening. "We sold everything we owned, went into debt, and now we have nothing," the son lamented. The city claims the demolition was necessary for development, but the family received no compensation, raising questions about fairness and due process. Their story highlights the human cost of rapid urban growth.