Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Its reality is largely dim in the marginal areas of Sylhet. One example of this is the Patan-Phulmolik Karti Canal area of Beanibazar Upazila.

Even in the last 54 years, a bridge has not been built in the largest locality of the upazila and an important spot of the marginal economy.

Local residents have been demanding the construction of a bridge over the Patan-Phulmolik Karti Canal of the upazila for centuries.

Although assurances have been given by the public representatives and public administration at various times, no effective steps have been taken.

In such a situation, at least 20,000 people in this area have been suffering extremely for more than 50 years.

They demand a bridge over that canal; which will spe...