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In celebration of International Women’s Day, Komoli Robi Dash, a tea worker from Kanihati in Maulvibazar, received the ‘Best Joyeeta Award’ as a successful mother.
The recognition was conferred on Friday in Dhaka during an event organised by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented Komoli with a cheque, crest, sari, and certificate, reports UNB.
Komoli, who had previously received honors at local levels, expressed immense joy upon receiving the national award. She shared her life’s struggles and the hardships she faced as a tea worker earning a meagre daily wage.
Komoli’s son, Santosh Rabi Dash, expressed his pride and happiness for his mother’s recognition, stating that her achievements surpassed any personal joy he could experience.
Born into a tea worker’s family in Shomsher Nagar Union, Santosh faced financial difficulties from an early age. Despite the challenges, Komoli prioritised her son’s education, working tirelessly to support him. He eventually pursued studies in marketing at Dhaka University.
Her inspiring journey, documented in her son’s social media post titled “Maayer Namta Kete Dilo,” gained attention in 2022, leading to job offers from at least ten organisations. He eventually secured a job at Mutual Trust Bank’s Lal Dighee branch in Sylhet.
Komoli’s son emphasised the need for continued support in education, technological training, career counselling, and overall development for the children of tea workers.