Gazipur DC steps in to build home for homeless widow

A 55-year-old impoverished widow in Gazipur, who has been struggling without a permanent shelter, is finally set to have a home following an initiative by the district administration.

Archana Shil met Gazipur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Nurul Karim Bhuiyan on Wednesday and sought financial assistance to build a small house where she could live safely.

After hearing her plight, the deputy commissioner assured her that a house would be built for her.

Archana, daughter of Nitai Shil, is a resident of Kanaiya area under Ward No. 30 of Gazipur City Corporation. She told the DC that her husband, who worked at a barbershop, died six years ago, leaving her with two daughters.

With financial support from neighbours, she managed to marry off her daughters a few days ago. She now survives on food provided by others and has no permanent place to stay.

Although she owns a small piece of land, she cannot afford to build a house. As a result, she has to move from one neighbour's house to another to find temporary shelter.

Deputy Commissioner Nurul Karim Bhuiyan said people from different professions and age groups approach him with various problems.

"Although it is not always possible to resolve major problems, we are trying to address smaller ones. Such initiatives are bringing relief to those in need," he said.

He also called on affluent members of society to come forward to support disadvantaged people and help ease their suffering.