Prompt administrative intervention and high-level political support successfully prevented the child marriage of Jhumur Akter, a brilliant seventh-grade student at Chhota Shiba Salehia Dakhil Madrasah in Charbiswas Union, Galachipa Upazila, Patuakhali.
The intervention on Monday, November 9, 2026, was spearheaded by Galachipa Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abuzar Ejazul Haque and State Minister for Local Government/MP for Patuakhali-3 Nurul Haque Nur.
Jhumur, who holds Roll No. 1 in her class and is widely recognized by her teachers for her exceptional academic aptitude, was facing a forced marriage arranged by her family due to extreme financial hardship. Refusing to yield, Jhumur submitted a written plea to her Madrasah Super, Md. Harun Or Rashid, declaring her desire to continue her education instead of getting married.
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State Minister Nurul Haque Nur spoke with Jhumur via video conference, praising her courage and pledging complete responsibility for her education. Meanwhile, UNO Abuzar Ejazul Haque provided immediate financial assistance, and Madrasah Super Harun Or Rashid announced that Jhumur will receive free education with all expenses covered for as long as she studies at the institution.
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Reported by Masud Rahaman, Galachipa (Patuakhali) • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
