Livelihood of a Visually Impaired 9-Member Family Comes to a Halt
Helal Mia (65), from Rajghar village in Natai North Union of Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila, was born blind. In their 13-member family, including his children and grandchildren, 9 members are visually impaired. Their only source of income is singing at the municipal open stage (Pouro Muktomoncho) in the district town, where people give them financial help after hearing their songs. This music is what kept their lives and household running. Recently, the family fell into crisis after madrasa students prevented them from singing.