Rikta Akter Banu, founder of a school for children with disabilities in Kurigram, has been named one of BBC’s 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world in 2024.
– Rikta founded the school after her daughter, who has autism and cerebral palsy, was denied admission at the local primary school.
– The Rikta Akter Banu Learning Disability School serves around 300 students with diverse intellectual and physical disabilities.
– Rikta’s work has transformed the community’s perceptions of children with disabilities and has fostered inclusion and reshaped societal attitudes.
– Despite financial challenges, Rikta dreams of turning her school into a residential institution to provide better education and care for children with disabilities.
– Rikta’s recognition by BBC is part of the 100 Women initiative, which celebrates women pushing for change in a rapidly evolving world.
News Source: The Daily Star
Photo Source: BBC
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