The city of Sreemangal in Moulvibazar has expanded far
beyond the boundaries of the municipality. New residential areas, hotels,
resorts and businesses have emerged. The population and movement of people have
also increased. Yet the municipality’s area has not expanded in nearly 90 years
since its establishment in 1935.
Residents of large areas surrounding the city that have
effectively become part of Sreemangal are not receiving municipal services
because the municipality remains confine...