Defying Physical Challenges in Both Legs, Sherpur’s Rubel Completes Honours, Appeals for Job Opportunity
Rubel Miah lost the use of both legs after contracting measles at the age of three or four. Since then, he has been unable to walk normally, often having to crawl or ride on his father’s shoulders to move around. However, this physical disability could not hold Rubel back. Having completed his Bachelor’s honors degree in Political Science, he is now seeking employment to support his family.
Rubel Miah is a resident of Purba Ghughrakandi village in the Kolspara Union of Nalitabari Upazila in Sherpur. His father is Ibrahim Miah, and his late mother is Moyna Begum. Rubel passed the fifth grade at the BRAC school next to his home. In 2018, he passed his SSC from Uttar Nakshi High School, followed by his HSC in 2020 from Haji Nurul Haque Nonni-Poragaon Moitree College. Most recently, in 2026, he completed his honors degree in Political Science from Nalitabari Government Nazmul Smriti College.
However, Mr. Rubel’s educational journey was far from easy. He lost his mother even before passing his SSC examinations. Deprived of a mother’s affection, he persevered through his father’s support and his own sheer willpower. Mr. Rubel told the Daily Inqilab, ‘To cover the expenses of my education, I raised poultry during my student life. I also tried to manage costs using my disability allowance. Amidst various limitations, I treated education as a tool to transform my life.’
An important chapter of his educational life has now concluded. His dream is to live as a self-reliant individual rather than a burden to society. Physical disability has posed a major challenge for him in securing a job or good employment opportunities.
He has appealed to the administration for employment opportunities suited to his qualifications and capabilities. He believes that given the opportunity, he will be able to overcome his physical disability and establish himself as a self-reliant person in society. Therefore, he has appealed to the relevant authorities for an opportunity to secure a government job.
