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Rice Harvest – Despite the Rain and Leeches
The annual "student" rice harvest took place in early May on the school fields of Monoshapara boarding school. Although this year’s harvest was hampered by heavy rain and unusually waterlogged ground, it was ultimately successful, and the school secured a stock of rice for the coming months.
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When the orphan starts to call you Daddy
For 25 years, ADRA's BanglaKids programme has been helping children from the poorest families in Bangladesh get an education and hope for a better future. What is it like to run this project and what is life like in one of the world's poorest countries? We spoke to the head of the BanglaKids programme, Kamil Kreutziger, who also supports three children in Bangladesh with his wife.
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Mother tongue: the key to identity, education and a better future
At the suggestion of Bangladesh, UNESCO proclaimed 21 February as International Mother Language Day in 1999. This day, celebrated in Bangladesh as Language Movement Day, is a reminder that language is not only the basis of national identity and a means of communication, but also the key to education - and a way out of poverty.
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Unbroken: Putul’s Journey of Strength and Hope
The sound of my mother’s quiet sobbing still echoes in my mind. I was too young to understand why she cried, but I knew our lives were about to change forever. Today, I am 22 years old and a third-year nursing student at Anowara Nursing Science and Midwifery in Mirzapur, Dinajpur district, Bangladesh. I am living the best chapter of my life, but the road to this point has been anything but easy.
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Miss Justýna Zedníková helps children in Bangladesh
Justýna Zedníková is more than just a beautiful face. Behind the title of Miss Czech Republic 2023 lies the inspiring story of a young woman who was not afraid to step out of her comfort zone and venture into the unknown. As well as modelling, she is also involved in charity work in Bangladesh, where she supports the education of disadvantaged children. She met them at the end of March.
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Simon's Mom: Journey of Love and Sacrifice
I am Simon Chowdhury, currently an eleventh-grade student at Kellogg Mookerjee Memorial School, specializing in the realm of Arts. I am preparing for my HSC board exam next year, and I invite you to join me on a journey through the chapters of my life—a journey filled with sacrifices, challenges, and a burning desire to complete my education and make my mother proud.
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