Staff Reporter :
A brave woman stifled by poverty, prejudice and poor health conditions continues her fight for existence and now she is looking after herself by working as a rickshaw puller.
On the streets of Dhaka, not an hour passes by without a stare as she drives her rickshaw.
However, succumbing to social stigmas will not feed her. So, she keeps struggling and thriving against all her misfortunes.
This brave women had started driving a rickshaw to provide for her family about one-and-a-half year ago, in the face of financial hardship.
Every day at dawn, she emerges onto the chaotic streets of Dhaka, pulling her rickshaw with strength that belies her petite frame.
The stares and whispers from onlookers, curious and sometimes judgmental, do not deter her.
She knows the value of hard work and dignity, and she refuses to be defined by societal expectations.
Her determination to carve out a living for herself is both inspiring and humbling.
While some may see her as an anomaly in a male-dominated profession, She sees it as a means to independence and self-sufficiency.
Her earnings, though modest, provide her with a sense of empowerment – a stark contrast to the dependency she once felt.
Her story is a reminder that bravery knows no gender, no societal boundaries.
In the heart of Dhaka, amidst the noise and chaos, she pedals forward, a living embodiment of resilience and tenacity, proving that one can overcome even the most daunting challenges with courage and determination.
