Destitute, immobile man gets wheelchair, food in Madaripur

Bashundhara Shuvosangho provided a wheelchair and food items to a mobility-impaired, mentally ill and destitute man at his home in Kathalbari area, Shibchar upazila, Madaripur on Monday.

In his heydays, Abdul Matleb Fakir, 60, worked as a day labourer, had his own house, and a wife. However, his happiness did not last long. He lost his house to the erosion of the Padma River, leaving him destitute. Later, after falling ill, he lost his ability to move around normally, and his wife also left him. Now, he lives with his elderly mother, Anwara, in a government-provided house.

Anwar cares for her son, at an age when she herself needs assistance from others. After learning about his situation, Bashundhara Shuvosangho, provided food items for the family, and with the support of local resident Rafiqul Islam, also donated a wheelchair.

Upon receiving the gifts, Anwara said, “A wheelchair was very much needed for my son to move around. Now he will be able to move with some comfort. May Allah bless those who have stood by us.”

Abdul Matleb is speech-impaired, and thus, expressed his gratitude thorough gestures.

Rafiqul Islam said, “I am very happy to have been able to provide a wheelchair to this elderly man today. I prefer to donate anonymously. I ask everyone to pray for my parents, and for Shuvosangho.”

On the occasion, also present were: Bashundhara Shuvosangho Shibchar Upazila Branch adviser and journalist Abul Khayer Khan, General Secretary SS Delwar Hossain, Organizing Secretary Didarul Islam Hridoy, and Information and Technology Secretary Arfin Mohammad Sajib, among others.