Defying The Odds

  • Season: Season 2024
  • Category: Mobile Photography
  • Description: Dukhu Mia, a teacher from Bangladesh, writes on the blackboard with his feet at Pratibha Dukhu Mia Kindergarten in Panchdona. Born without hands in 1962, Altaf Hossain, known as Dukhu Mia, overcame discrimination to achieve educational milestones and eventually founded the school in 2007. Despite facing significant challenges and employment barriers, his school now serves many children, showcasing his resilience and dedication.
  • Location: Panchdona, Narsingdi, Bangladesh
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