May 2021

Maria Akter dreams of becoming a Software Engineer and contribute to the country’s development. Perhaps it appears easy for anyone to dream likewise. But for few, such dreams seem unattainable. Such is the case of Maria who lost her mother during childhood. She along with her two siblings had to move to her maternal grandparents […]

Raju Ahmed is the youngest among the six siblings who lived in Chhotobonogram ,Uttorpara of Rajshahi District. His father is a painter by profession and the mother looks after the house. Being the only earner Raju’s father always witnessed an unforeseen family crisis that depleted their livelihood. Hence, ensuring education for all the six children

The cheerful face of the 16 years old girl Tasfia Fatema does not reveal the scars she bears inside. Born in a neglected community in Banisanta under Mongla Upazila, Khulna where the village took prostitution as a tradition, Tasfia does not know who her father is. Her mother, being a prostitute herself, did not pay

In an exploitive society where disability is considered a hindrance, growing up was quite ignominious for Trishna Biswas. Born in a poor family of five members in Moulovibazar, Sylhet, Trishna had severe vision impairment since her childhood. Her father is a landless farmer, while her mother took care of their home. Due to financial constraints

Raju Roy is one of the six siblings who lives at New Jummapara Sweeper Colony in Rangpur district. His father Mohabir Roy works as a sweeper under Rangpur City Corporation and his mother is bed-ridden due to mental illness. Mohabir is the only breadwinner of the family consisting of ten members, along with Raju’s grandparents.

Farzana Faria was born in a poor family in Narshingdi. She was the third child of her parents. His father was a rickshaw puller while her mother looked after their home. As it was difficult for her father to meet the expenses of the family by pulling a rickshaw, Farzana and her siblings never went