Abandoned by family, ailing man finds community support in Tangail
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Residents of a village in Sakhipur, Tangail, have launched a fundraising campaign to secure medical treatment for Jamal Uddin, a man who was allegedly abandoned on a roadside in the middle of the night. Local community members are currently collecting donations to cover his medical expenses, with plans to transport him to the Sakhipur Upazila Health Complex for urgent care.
The initiative follows a distressing incident last Saturday when Uddin was left on a road adjacent to his ancestral property. According to his brother, Abdul Jalil, the 62-year-old man had spent roughly 22 years living in Sreepur, Gazipur, after relocating to his in-laws’ home. During a decade-long stint working in Saudi Arabia, Uddin reportedly sent nearly all his earnings to his wife, Rina Akter. However, after returning to Bangladesh three months ago suffering from a debilitating illness, his family allegedly refused to provide care.
Rina Akter has denied allegations that she abandoned her husband, asserting that she divorced him two-and-a-half months ago. She maintains that she simply arranged for him to be transported back to his ancestral village. Uddin, who currently struggles to walk or move independently, was discovered by neighbors and taken in by his niece, Ismot Ara, who is providing him with shelter.
The case has drawn significant attention on social media, prompting intervention from local authorities. Sakhipur Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Ashraful Alam stated that while the matter involves family disputes, the situation warrants immediate humanitarian assistance. The Upazila Social Services Office has been directed to coordinate with Uddin’s relatives, and the government has pledged to provide whatever medical support is necessary for his recovery.
Local business owner Enam Hasan, who is coordinating the community aid effort, noted that heavy rainfall has hindered fundraising efforts throughout the day. Despite these challenges, organizers remain committed to ensuring that Uddin receives essential primary care before evaluating the need for more advanced medical intervention.
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