Rickshaw Girl

Naima, a skilled painter of traditional alpana patterns, yearns to contribute financially to her family like her friend Saleem. Her impulsive attempt to help leads to deeper family debt, prompting her to leverage her creativity and resourcefulness to turn the situation around. The story highlights themes of ambition and resilience, while also providing a glossary of Bangla words and an author's note that reflects on the evolving landscape of Bangladesh and the concept of microfinance.