Kakoli Akter Lima

I studied in Alok School till 5th Grade. Then when I had to leave Alok school for 6th grade, Alok came forward with stipend for me to continue my studies. They also help me with their “Night School Program” and every day I come back to get help with my homework and other preparation work. I am now studying Diploma Engineering.

My village home is in Gopalganj. We did not have anything left after the last flood, so my father moved our family to Dhaka. He was not in full health to take a job as a day labor. So he took some load and opened a small tea shop.  But then he became very ill and my mother started running the shop. So now I have to help on all household work to prepare food, take care of my small brothers and father. I have to also help them with their homework, but they do not listen to me all the time.

I like to sew in my free time. I picked up this hobby at school as they teach us a few trades. I have learned many things from the teachers and other well wishers who come and take classes. They gave me my love for education and showed my how I can help my family in the long term by not giving up on school. When I finish my Diploma Engineering course and start my job and get a paycheck, that would be the happiest day of my life.

Kakoli Akter Lima
First Year, Diploma Engineering, Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon,Dhaka-1208

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