Ratna
Biswas, a sixth-grade student, used to walk 4 kilometers to school every day
with her books slung over her shoulder. Her father, a mason, earned only a
modest income, and the family often struggled to make ends meet. Buying a
bicycle for his daughter was beyond their means. Because of the long walk,
Ratna frequently arrived late to class and often felt exhausted. Despite the
hardship, she never gave up on her education.
That
difficult journey has now become much easier. Ratna has...
