Md. Zunayed Hawladar
(Mohakhali Sattala Slum, Dhaka)
Zunayed is a dedicated student at Shakaria Madrasa. He dreams of continuing his studies and building a better future, but his family’s financial struggles are making it increasingly difficult. His mother works as a cleaner at a hospital, earning a very small income. His father suffers from a serious backbone problem and is unable to work, leaving the entire responsibility of supporting the family on his mother’s shoulders. With two children to care for and the high cost of living in the capital, she is stretched beyond her limits. To reduce expenses, the family had to send Zunayed’s elder sister back to their village. Even so, they are still struggling. Nearly half of his mother’s income goes toward paying Zunayed’s school fees, leaving very little for rent, food, and other necessities. A sponsorship would allow Zunayed to continue his education without placing such a heavy financial burden on his mother, giving both of them hope for a brighter, more secure future.