Shuvosangho provides relief to road accident victim in Gaibandha

Bashundhara Shuvosangho has provided food and relief supplies to the family of Ananta Roy, a student who lost a leg in a road accident in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha.

The organisation recently delivered the relief supplies to Ananta's home in Gobindaganj upazila, where he is currently recovering after receiving treatment at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) in Dhaka.

Ananta was seriously injured in a road accident in the Chapriganj area of Gobindaganj and had to have one of his legs amputated.

Having completed his honours degree, Ananta had been looking for a job to support his family. The accident has now put that plan into uncertainty.

“I have completed my honours degree and was trying to find a job to support my family. But, unfortunately, I lost one of my legs in the accident. I do not know what to do now and am suffering from depression. I want a modern prosthetic leg and an employment opportunity,” Ananta said.

His father, Ujjal Das, works as a boatman and also sells fish at a local market to support the family. He said he had many dreams for his son but was now worried about his son's future and the family's financial situation.

“I had many dreams for my son. Now I feel helpless and do not know what to do. I urge everyone to stand by my son and our impoverished family,” Ujjal said.

Members of Gobindaganj upazila Shuvosangho -- Humayun Ahmed Biplob, Atik Hasan Jibon, Abdul Matin Pradhan, Md Sagar Pradhan and Abu Yusuf Ali -- delivered the relief supplies to Ananta's home on Monday.

Mehedi Hasan, president of a ward unit of the Jubo Dal, and artisan Pradip Sutradhar were also present.

The relief package included rice, lentils, flour, cooking oil, ginger, garlic and onions.

Ananta's family thanked Bashundhara Shuvosangho for the assistance.

The initiative provided some relief to the family as it struggles to cope with the aftermath of the accident. However, Ananta needs long-term support, particularly a modern prosthetic leg and suitable employment.

His family has urged financially capable and compassionate people to come forward to help him rebuild his life.