‘Bahirchar Lathimara’ is the name of a village which is located on the edge of river Bishkhali. Almost two thousand families reside there. Of them Sona Mia is a fisherman, who became a legend of this village. He comes of a family where spiritual practice and humanitarian activities were the sole aim. His father Hossain Ali was a man of philanthropic activities. He was incomparable to all in his spirit. That is why he was well known as ‘Fakir’. The paternal belief tradition and activities have made a deep impression on Sona Mia in his nature.
On last SIDR, Bahirchar Lathimara was greatly damaged. Water level rose above 15 feet or more and destroyed all the belongings of nature and society. Since then there was none to extend rehabilitation & reconstruction activity. Sona Mia came forward and emerged as a legend of human being. He could realize that it was the moral responsibility to stand by the distressed people and to extend helping hand in these evil days. He took the responsibility of repairing the damaged roads and re-excavates the cannels.
After being trained as Radio Spot Manager under CBDRR project, he became more enthusiastic. He made realized to all through the monthly meeting of CLC and has become successful in repairing some roads. He also constructed temporary bridge made of the timber of Cawra and Data plant over two cannels. Thus he managed walking facilities for the people. Though he is a fisherman in profession, he sometimes became so much involved in social welfare that he cannot even go for fishing. Being a man of 50, he bears a very energetic impression in his body and mind. He is seen carrying the heavy bar of timber.
If he is inquired he replied smilingly and said indicating to his father’s benevolent activities that he was following the footprint of his father and was trying to reduce the suffering of the people. He said’ there is great mental peace in serving people”. He also remarks that he has worked for raising homestead of 11 houses since has received training. He also inspired for making portable oven and specially enjoys the activity of disseminating the early warning messages to the community people.
Sona Mia believes that it will be followed then these would be no suffering during and after disaster. He wants to be immortal like his father and to live forever in the memory of the community people for his good work.
Reported by,
Coordinator, Disaster Management UnitDhaka Ahsania Mission
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