Story of Tania Akter

I am Tania Akter. I live at Bosaullah Village of Arial Union of Tongibari Upazila, Munshiganj with my husband, one daughter, and two sons. My husband has to bear all the expenses of my family, including the expenses of our one daughter and two sons’ educational and other expenses. My husband’s income was the only source to support our family. As my husband’s income was not sufficient to support our family, we could not meet our day-to-day income and this dearth induced quarrels every day in our family. For this, my husband left me and my children and he became traceless. In this situation, I became very helpless. To support my family and bear all the expenses, I had no way but to stand in the street.

By this time, I became acquainted with Abdus Salam, Assistant District Manager of Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation, Tangibari, Munshiganj. He informed me about earning 10,000 to 15,000 taka per month by working with Bondhu Chula, but in my disastrous condition, I could not believe his words. But due to my abject poverty, I started working on 8^th November 2020 at Kurmira Village depending on him. On the first day, I was able to sell 5 Bondhu Chula, on the second day I sold 6 Bondhu Chula in that village, thus I grew faith in Bondhu Chula work and continued working with full confidence.

I got support from the Bondhu Chula partner and I received training from Munshiganj District Office. I became encouraged as my communication with the officials of Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) head office increased and dreamt a new dream to live with my children.

I admitted my daughter to a madrasah with the earnings of working as a Bondhu Chula Doctor and I have been leading a happy life with my children. Now, I can participate in all familial and social functions and I also can meet the demands of my children. In Arial Union, I have been executing the duty of maintaining Bondhu Chula as a Bondhu Chula Service Doctor. I earn 10,000 to 12,000 taka every month. As a result, my monthly income has increased and I have become an icon among many.  I am grateful to Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) and to its officials.