Uncle Afzal left the family by selling bamboo mats

Lalmonirhat Correspondent: Lalmonirhat is the last district in the north of Bangladesh. His family life was lost due to lack of coronation. He said that there is no benefit in cultivating the land. He thinks that it is more difficult to run a household now that the prices of goods have gone up. It is learned that Basiron, the wife of the old man, Rabia, a mad girl, and his eldest son have died and he is struggling to make ends meet.

He commented that it is a struggle to survive even though it is small in size and it is quite inappropriate to carry a load at this age. It is said that the tragic story of the family life of old Afzal Hossain in Mohammadpur Mota Sannasi area of ​​Jagatber union of Patgram Upazila of Lalmonirhat. As there is no way to earn income, the family of old Afzal has been going on like this for a long time.

The rate at which commodity prices have risen has not led to an increase in income. As his eldest son died, he had to support both his wife and children. One rent means two bamboo wrappers on two shoulders. Survive only 120/30 rupees. He bought rice, pulses, and curry with that money.

He is living without eating in any way. Three times mashed vegetables. Fish meat has become a dream. Even though he is on the old age allowance list, he thinks it is too little to run a family. Lack of money, awkward situation! If you buy one, you will not get another.

More crises have occurred during the Corona period. Life is going on in despair. Last Sunday, old Afzal Hossain was seen in front of a shop on Patgram Public Club premises. He said that he used to cut bamboo with an ax and carry it on his shoulders to sell in the market. At this time, his dirty look took away the sight of many with the impression of age. What a great hardship his family is going through!