Triumph Against Odds

  • Season: Season 2024
  • Category: Portraiture
  • Description: Dukhu Mia, a teacher from Bangladesh, holds a book with his feet while teaching at Pratibha Dukhu Mia Kindergarten in Panchdona. Born without hands in 1962, Altaf Hossain, known as Dukhu Mia, faced rejection and ridicule but persisted, earning degrees despite significant challenges. Unable to find employment, he founded the school in 2007. His institution now educates many children, embodying his remarkable resilience and dedication.
  • Location: Panchdona, Narsingdi, Bangladesh
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