The most important industries in Bangladesh in early and medieval times comprised handicrafts and cottage industries, such as textiles, wood works, cane and bamboo works, jute products, clay and pottery, etc. Later jute products have brought revolution in handicraft industries and used to bring a large sum of foreign currency for Bangladesh. Unfortunately that golden era did not last too long. With the shutdown of many government owned Jute Factory, gradually the golden past of this industry has been shutting down too in around 2000s. However, in recent years Bangladesh has witnessed miracle in this industry again as few companies have invested huge money and exploited the opportunities created around the globe. BD Creation is one of them, and they are one of the largest handicraft product exporters at present in Bangladesh.

They are not only earning a huge sum of foreign currency for Bangladesh but also creating huge amount of job opportunities to the underprivileged, poor, and marginal people. Mosammat Mitu from Dashuria, Pabna is one of them, who works here wholeheartedly and in return earns around Taka-5,000 (five thousand taka only/ 58$) a month. Though apparently this amount seems very low, she has no complain about that. Rather she is happy that BD Creation has created a job for not only her but also for her mother. Moreover, with the time as she would grow more expertise, her salary will also increase. She is aware that without training and knowledge it is difficult to get a job anywhere, but BD Creation gave this job to her and her mother without any prerequisite. After being enrolled here they have learned how to do what.

Mitu’s journey in life upto today’s point was not easy. Her parents could not afford her study thus she ended up her study after class 7, and since then she used to help her mother in household affairs. Her poor father who is a cook in a village restaurant does not earn much. Her whole life she has sacrificed all her dreams, desire, and expectations. But now, Mitu and her mother contribute to the family expense and help Mitu’s father. Moreover, what Mitu could not do, she is now helping her little sister to do that; Study! Her sister is young and Mitu want her sister to study as long as she would be able to assist. What an inspiring story!

BD Creation factory at Dashuria, Pabna, Bangladesh on the left, and Mosammat Mitu (green dress) and Her Sister on the Right

This Mitu from Pabna is not alone. There are many characters around our beautiful country as well as around the world, who are constantly making such inspiring stories, and building a better tomorrow for the rest of the world. Their sacrifices are never seen or appreciated. At times they just get lost in the course of time. We want more and more Mitus and her mother amongst us.