Although Makon did not study much, the lessons that life has taught her are now the basis of her existence. It has inspired her in overcoming hardships and has enabled her to bear all pain. She has learn that life is a school in itself, which provides all the answers one seeks. Her little world comprises her husband Jadhav, a boy and a girl who are nine-ten year old. A cycle rickshaw puller, Jadhav earns barely enough to support his family. Makon runs a small shop along the footpath. Besides fulfilling their responsibilities towards their household they manage to send their children to a government school. They have greater aspirations for their children.

Reshma lives in a small village in a river island of the Brahmaputra. Her father Aminul insists on her early marriage and begetting children rather than going to school. The Mulla Gaonbura lecherously plans to make Reshma his fourth wife. Hafeez, an honest teacher helps Reshma to fulfil her dreams by admitting her in his school. But Mulla Gaonbura spreads a scandal against Hafeez leading to his suicide. A few village youths encourage her and eventually Reshma comes out of the veil of darkness to the light of knowledge