For residents of 25 villages in Sirajganj and Jamalpur, the muddy stretch has remained an annual obstacle for over half a century

On Monday afternoon, Tanveer Ahmed, a resident of Shiyaldanga Road, was seen walking home carrying a medium-sized suitcase and a heavy bag. With the road too damaged for vehicles, he had no choice but to walk.

Rajabazar dwellers in Dhaka face intolerable sufferings due to the ongoing construction works of sewage system, which has continued for months.