Fatema, a girl who was born amidst a tragic road crash that claimed the lives of three of her family members, including her parents, celebrated her 1st birthday on Sunday.
Ever since that fateful day, the baby girl has found a loving home at Dhaka Azimpur Chotomoni Sishu Nibash. However, she is growing up without the affection and guidance of her parents.
Birthday celebration
Jessore-3 MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed joined the celebration of Fatema's birthday at Chotomoni Nibash, along with his family. They cut the cake with all the children, including Fatema, and later handed out gifts among the children and staff.
"I attended the event as an individual, setting aside my role as a member of parliament. The tragic incident deeply affected me and my family. We visited Fatema on her first birthday, extending our heartfelt wishes to all the children, including Fatema, for a better future,” the MP added.
Jessore-3 MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed with his family cutting the cake with all the children Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneHe expressed optimism about the government's expanding activities and hoped for prioritization of safe housing for orphans by the Department of Social Services. He emphasized the need to improve the nurturing environment for children in these facilities and called for government support and entrepreneurial involvement in raising children at Chotmoni Nibash.
Chotmani Nibash Deputy Supervisor Jubilee Begum Ranu shared the tragic history of Fatema's birth, with the loss of her parents and sister in a road accident. She said Jessore-3 MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed has been actively monitoring all the children, including Fatema, for the past year. The MP's family visited Chotmani Nibas to celebrate Fatema's birthday, bringing joy to everyone present.
Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneBaby born during road crash
On July 16, last year, Jahangir Alam, accompanied by his eight-month-pregnant wife and daughter, travelled to the Trishal upazila headquarters for his spouse's medical checkup.
Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka TribuneHowever, their journey took a devastating turn when a speeding truck bound for Mymensingh struck them while they were crossing the highway. The impact claimed the lives of all three family members instantly, but Fatema survived.
