Two child marriage survivors were given livelihood support to make sure their normal life. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, March 13, 2026 (BSS)- Two child marriage survivors were given 
livelihood support to make sure their normal life through enriching them with 
institutional learning side by side with imparting with technical and 
vocational training.

Sachetan Society as part of implementation of its 'Fight slavery trafficking 
in persons (FSTIP)' project provided the support, consisting of Singer 
electric sewing machines, supported by the United States Department of state 
(USDOS) and Winrock International.

The support-giving event was held at the head office of Sachetan Society in 
the city today.

Executive Director Hasinul Islam, Unit Coordinator of Bangladesh Legal Aid 
and Services Trust (BLAST) Advocate Samina Begum and the Sachetan Society 
FSTIP Project Manager Mahmud Un Nabi were present on the occasion.

To make the survivors financially self-dependent and integration in their 
community or family with respect and dignity were the main objective of the 
initiative.

Talking to BSS on the issue, Mahmud Un Nabi said survivor Asmaul Husna, 21, 
is now a first-year honors student in Philosophy at Varendra College under 
National University (NU) after getting free from her child marriage at the 
age of 15.

Earlier, she was given financial support worth Taka 20,000 for her HSC 
education. Sachetan Society identified her as a child marriage victim and 
enrolled in the FSTIP programme.
 
After the HSC examination, Sachetan Society referred her to the Women 
Technical Training Centre (TTC) for vocational training on the Block 
Boutique.

After completing the Block Boutique training she was referred again for the 
tailoring trade.

Simultaneously, survivor Sumaiya Khatun Shimla, 20, is now a first-year 
honors student in History at Rajshahi Government Women's College under the 
NU.

She was also freed from her child marriage at the age of 16 and has already 
received life skill training with support from Winrock International.
Nabi said they will ultimately turn her into worthy citizens and to 
contribute to the society immensely.