Eleven-year-old Nitu is now an old woman!

The Dhaka Times Desk A very sad thing. The subject of compassion comes to the fore when one hears of aging at any age. Only eleven years old Nitu will look like an old woman!

A news published by the news media that shocks and saddens people. Progeria is one of the rare diseases in the world. Progeria is basically a genetic disorder. People affected by this disease become old in 5-10 years. 1 in 8 million children are likely to be affected by this rare disease. Sufferers usually live 13 to 15 years. An eleven-year-old child has been infected with this disease in Habiganj.

According to media reports, Nitu lives in Shaistanagar area of Habiganj municipality. Neetu's father's name is Kamrul Hasan. He is a day laborer by profession. Mother is a housewife. Total 8 members in their family including Nitu. Kamrul Hasan's meager income makes them constantly struggle to support their family.

It is known that the initial symptoms of Neetu appear within the first few months of birth. More symptoms begin to appear at 18 to 26 months of age. The symptoms of this disease appear with increasing age. Neetu's parents are worried about her unusual body shape. After various treatments, they became disoriented without getting any benefit.

As Neetu grew older, her physical structure also became different from the other ten boys and girls. The time when the boys and girls of the neighborhood were supposed to be engaged in sports all day long; At that time, the boys and girls of the neighborhood did not mix with Neetu. On the contrary, everyone was afraid to see Neetu.

When parents are distraught not seeing Neetu's physical improvement; Then it caught the eye of a social worker. That philanthropist Chowdhury Jannat Rakhi is currently taking full care of Neetu. Neetu is allowed to mingle freely with his sons and daughters with utmost affection. After coming to her family, Neetu now seems much healthier than before. Neetu is now playing, drawing and watching TV. He spends his days like ten others in the family of that social worker.

Chowdhury Jannat Rakhi said about Neetu, who is suffering from a rare disease, 'It is truly a wonder that Neetu will die due to lack of treatment in the modern world. Currently, Neetu is eleven years old. Maybe by fifteen this world will lose a Neetu. But how long will we wait like this? How many more helpless deaths will the world watch?'