He came with nothing. Now his sons are in college. – Idris's story
Apr 16, 2026Idris arrived in Dhaka from his village. He brought his wife and three sons. He had nothing else. For one year, he worked in someone else's shop. His wife cleaned homes to help the family survive. Their sons could not go to school. Then SSD came forward. Slowly, everything began to change. This is the story of one family. A quiet climb. A determined climb.
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From Migrant to Merchant: How Rongu Built a Business and a Future with SSD
Apr 16, 2026Rongu left his home in Tara'il, Kishoreganj. He came to Keraniganj, Dhaka with his family. He had a simple trade. He bought and sold scrap iron. He had no shop. He had no fixed income. He had no clear path forward. Then he got support from SSD's microfinance program. Step by step, he built a permanent shop. His business grew. Today he employs five people. This is his story.
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From a Dream to a Daily Business: The Story of Asma
Apr 16, 2026Asma saw a clear chance. Thirty rickshaw drivers lived and worked at her husband's garage. They needed a meal every day. She only needed some money to start. SSD's microfinance program helped her. Now Asma runs a food business. She is on her own path to financial independence.
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