Bilkis / Feroza / Meena Changes Her Life: Once there lived a middle-aged woman / A Promising and Struggling Legend (Story Writing)

A Promising and Struggling Legend

Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.

              Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.

                Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.

                Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.  

            Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness.

Bilkis / Feroza Changes Her Life: Once there lived a middle-aged woman      

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst the verdant countryside, there dwelt a resolute and hardworking middle-aged woman by the name of Bilkis, who was entrusted with the task of providing for her family of five comprising of her husband and three sons. Despite her assiduous efforts, the onerous burden of making ends meet fell solely on her shoulders, for her spouse was a lethargic individual who did not make any contribution towards their sustenance.

One day, Bilkis had a serendipitous encounter with a group of philanthropic individuals from the Grameen Bank, who expressed their eagerness to assist indigent, landless and vulnerable people. Grasping the opportunity with both hands, she applied for a loan of three thousand taka from the Bank and was approved. Armed with this loan, she proceeded to purchase a dheki and some paddy, and embarked on her journey towards financial independence.

Undeterred by the arduous struggles that lay ahead, Bilkis and her husband began to meticulously plan out their future course of action. They first constructed a thatched hut to provide shelter for themselves and their children, sparing them from the elements. Subsequently, Bilkis sold the rice in the market, reaping a considerable profit that allowed her to repay the first instalment of her loan, as well as purchase food and clothing for her offspring.

Through sheer perseverance and unflagging determination, Bilkis persevered through the trials and tribulations that lay ahead, emerging triumphant in her struggle for existence. Her tireless efforts had borne fruit, culminating in a life of dignity and self-reliance for her and her family.

A Struggling Woman

              Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.

              Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.

                Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.

                Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.  

            Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness.

A Promising and Struggling Legend

Feroza is a name of a woman who struggled much for herself and her family. Her life was so pathetic and struggling that one cannot but drop one’s tears.

              Feroza’s childhood was full of sorrows. She never had a moment of happiness in her life. Want of food, want of shelter and want of clothing were her daily companions. She was married to a 24 years old unemployed man when she was twelve. Feroza saw more want than happiness entering into her husband’s house. It was Feroza who worked for a handful of grains to feed herself, her mother-in-law and her husband. And thus her struggling life started.

                Her first son was born when she was 19. the birth of a child meant another mouth to feed. Feroza’s toiling day became harder with the birth of her second son. her husband was still unwilling to work and therefore, she had to work even harder to feed all the five mouths. From morning to dark she worked and worked. When she was 24 her third son was born. Each day became more difficult for feroza. No matter how hard she worked she could never earn enough to feed everyone.

                Feroza’s husband did not have a job so their life was very difficult. When there was no work, she, and her husband and children had to starve for days. At one point they had to sell their hut. Then the whole family had to live under a tree. Feroza would do any work to keep her children staring. The villagers thought she was crazy and teased her. The young boys and girls would run after her pelting her with stones, laughed and made fun of her. Feroza use to get up before sunrise go to the fields to cut paddy and came back home when it was dark and the children were not around. Feroza never thought that her toiling day s would end.  

            Feroza was fighting for the survival of her family and herself. The days were hard. Day by day work became even scarcer. One day she came to know about the Grameen Bank. She became a member of the Bank, took a loan and started her own ‘rice-husking’ business.  Gradually she managed to improve her conditions and managed to repay the loan she had borrowed from the Grameen Bank. After then she took a larger loan and started a stationary shop alongside her husking business. He went to the adult literacy center and learned to read and write. After few years her worst days were over. She had solvency, security and happiness.

Complete the following story following the cue :

Once there lived a middle-aged woman named Meena. She had three sons. Her husband was very lazy and he did not do any work. None but she had to work all day tong to earn money for the family

Ans.     Struggle of Existence

Once there lived a middle-aged woman named Meena. She had three sons. Her husband was very lazy and he did not do any work. None but she had to work all day long to earn money for the family. One day she met a group of people who came to her village from the Grameen Bank. They said they were interested in helping the poor people,* the landless and the helpless. She learnt from them that they would provide loan particularly to the rural poor women.

He became a member of the Grameen Bank. After a month she got a.loan of five thousand takes. ':'hen she bought a dheki and some paddy with the money. First she and her husband made a thatched hut. The profit that she made was enough to repay the first installment and buy food and clothes for her children. She sold the rice in the market and made a good profit. In this way she changed her lot. There are many unemployed women in our rural areas. 'They should follow the self employed woman, Meena who has already changed the wheels of her lot by running a business. Unemployment is a curse. So one should not be unemployed in society.

Industry is the Key to Success:

Muna / Feroza , a young girl hailing from a destitute farmer's family, was deprived of education by her father due to their impoverished circumstances. Eventually, at the tender age of fifteen, her parents arranged her marriage to a man of similar means. Alas, the groom proved indolent, lacking any inclination towards work. Thus, Muna/Feroza had to toil relentlessly to support her family. However, she was plagued with a persistent fear: what if she gave birth to a female child? The specter of penury loomed large, and she yearned to find a way to earn a livelihood.

In her quest for a solution, Muna/Feroza sought the guidance of her cousin, who was affiliated with a youth training center. He suggested that she receive training in poultry farming. Muna/Feroza took his advice and diligently completed the course. Subsequently, she obtained a loan of 10,000 Taka from the training center under lenient terms. Using the loan, she initiated a poultry farm at her home and diligently tended to the birds. Her chickens and ducks thrived under her care, attaining robust health. Eventually, she sold them in the market and earned a substantial sum of money. After clearing the loan, Muna obtained a larger loan from the training center and invested the funds in profitable ventures, effectively running her own business.

Through her hard work and perseverance, Muna/Feroza transformed her fortunes, ascending to the status of a wealthy woman. She now enjoys a peaceful life and can afford to send her daughter to school, nurturing the hope that her offspring will attain higher education and enlighten society.

Bilkis / Feroza Changes Her Life

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst the verdant countryside, there dwelt a resolute and hardworking middle-aged woman by the name of Bilkis, who was entrusted with the task of providing for her family of five comprising of her husband and three sons. Despite her assiduous efforts, the onerous burden of making ends meet fell solely on her shoulders, for her spouse was a lethargic individual who did not make any contribution towards their sustenance.

One day, Bilkis had a serendipitous encounter with a group of philanthropic individuals from the Grameen Bank, who expressed their eagerness to assist indigent, landless and vulnerable people. Grasping the opportunity with both hands, she applied for a loan of three thousand taka from the Bank and was approved. Armed with this loan, she proceeded to purchase a dheki and some paddy, and embarked on her journey towards financial independence.

Undeterred by the arduous struggles that lay ahead, Bilkis and her husband began to meticulously plan out their future course of action. They first constructed a thatched hut to provide shelter for themselves and their children, sparing them from the elements. Subsequently, Bilkis sold the rice in the market, reaping a considerable profit that allowed her to repay the first instalment of her loan, as well as purchase food and clothing for her offspring.

Through sheer perseverance and unflagging determination, Bilkis persevered through the trials and tribulations that lay ahead, emerging triumphant in her struggle for existence. Her tireless efforts had borne fruit, culminating in a life of dignity and self-reliance for her and her family.

Moral :

Bangla Translation:

একটি প্রতিশ্রুতিশীল এবং সংগ্রামী কিংবদন্তি   ফিরোজা একজন মহিলার নাম যিনি নিজের এবং তার পরিবারের জন্য অনেক সংগ্রাম করেছেন। তার জীবন এতটাই করুণ এবং সংগ্রামী ছিল যে কেউ চোখের জল ফেলতে পারে না।                 ফিরোজার শৈশব ছিল দুঃখে ভরা। তার জীবনে কখনো সুখের মুহূর্ত আসেনি। খাদ্যের চাওয়া, বাসস্থানের চাওয়া এবং বস্ত্রের অভাব ছিল তার নিত্যদিনের সঙ্গী। তিনি যখন বারো বছর বয়সে 24 বছর বয়সী একজন বেকার লোককে বিয়ে করেছিলেন। ফিরোজা তার স্বামীর ঘরে সুখের চেয়ে বেশি চাওয়া দেখেছিল। ফিরোজাই নিজের, শাশুড়ি ও স্বামীর ভরণপোষণের জন্য এক মুঠো শস্যের জন্য কাজ করতেন। আর এভাবেই তার সংগ্রামী জীবন শুরু হয়।                   তার প্রথম ছেলের জন্ম হয়েছিল যখন তার বয়স ছিল 19। সন্তানের জন্ম মানেই অন্য মুখ খাওয়ানো। দ্বিতীয় পুত্রের জন্মের সাথে সাথে ফিরোজার পরিশ্রমের দিন আরও কঠিন হয়ে ওঠে। তার স্বামী তখনও কাজ করতে ইচ্ছুক ছিলেন না এবং তাই, তাকে পাঁচটি মুখ খাওয়ানোর জন্য আরও কঠোর পরিশ্রম করতে হয়েছিল। সকাল থেকে আঁধার পর্যন্ত সে কাজ করেছে, কাজ করেছে। যখন তিনি 24 বছর বয়সে তার তৃতীয় পুত্রের জন্ম হয়। প্রতিদিনই ফিরোজার জন্য কঠিন হয়ে উঠল। সে যতই কঠোর পরিশ্রম করুক না কেন সে কখনই সবাইকে খাওয়ানোর জন্য যথেষ্ট উপার্জন করতে পারেনি।

ফিরোজার স্বামীর চাকরি ছিল না তাই তাদের জীবন খুব কঠিন ছিল। যখন কোন কাজ ছিল না, তখন তাকে এবং তার স্বামী এবং সন্তানদের দিন ধরে অনাহারে থাকতে হয়েছিল। এক পর্যায়ে তাদের কুঁড়েঘর বিক্রি করতে হয়। তখন পুরো পরিবারকে একটি গাছের নিচে থাকতে হয়। ফিরোজা তার সন্তানদের তাকিয়ে থাকার জন্য যেকোনো কাজ করতেন। গ্রামবাসীরা তাকে পাগল ভেবে তাকে জ্বালাতন করত। অল্পবয়সী ছেলে-মেয়েরা তার পিছু পিছু ছুটে যেত তাকে পাথর ছুঁড়ে মারতো, হাসতো এবং মজা করতো। ফিরোজা সূর্যোদয়ের আগে ঘুম থেকে উঠে ধান কাটতে ক্ষেতে যেতেন এবং অন্ধকার হয়ে গেলে এবং বাচ্চারা আশেপাশে না থাকলে বাড়ি ফিরে আসেন। ফিরোজা কখনো ভাবেনি যে তার পরিশ্রমের দিন শেষ হবে।          

ফিরোজা তার পরিবার এবং নিজের বেঁচে থাকার জন্য লড়াই করছিলেন। দিনগুলো কঠিন ছিল। দিনে দিনে কাজ আরও দুষ্প্রাপ্য হয়ে ওঠে। একদিন সে গ্রামীণ ব্যাংকের কথা জানতে পারে। তিনি ব্যাংকের সদস্য হন, একটি ঋণ নেন এবং তার নিজের 'ধানের খোসা' ব্যবসা শুরু করেন।  ধীরে ধীরে তিনি তার অবস্থার উন্নতি করতে সক্ষম হন এবং গ্রামীণ ব্যাংক থেকে যে ঋণ নিয়েছিলেন তা পরিশোধ করতে সক্ষম হন। তারপরে তিনি একটি বড় ঋণ নিয়ে তার ভুসি ব্যবসার পাশাপাশি একটি স্থায়ী দোকান শুরু করেন। তিনি বয়স্ক সাক্ষরতা কেন্দ্রে গিয়ে পড়তে এবং লিখতে শিখেছিলেন। কয়েক বছর পর তার খারাপ দিন শেষ হয়ে গেল। তার স্বচ্ছলতা, নিরাপত্তা এবং সুখ ছিল।