He was already treated at the hospitals in Kolkata and Mumbai in India where he underwent a surgery in his cancer-affected tumour on his throat and nose.

But doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Kolkata advised the guardians of Abir to take him to Singapore or Hong Kong for better treatment in last December when his condition started to deteriorate again.

Abir is now undergoing treatment at Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital in the city.

On inquiry, Abir's parents came to know that Tk 10 lakh is needed for his treatment.

But as a low-income service-holder they cannot afford it.

It may be mentioned that they have already spent Tk 14 lakh for the treatment of their child.

So, Abir's parents have made fervent appeal to all to extend generous help to save the life of their only son.

Contributions can be sent to following address: Bibhor Aktar (Abir's mother), Savings Account No 8690, Sonali Bank, Moghbazar Branch, Dhaka or can contact them over phone 8361185, 0175-833045.

Entaj Ali
Entaj Ali, a city day-labourer, has been suffering due to expansion of his prostate gland.

At present he is under the treatment of Dr Fakhrul Islam of Urology department at the Insaf Diagnostic and Consultation Centre at Eskaton.

Ali needs immediate operation which will cost Tk 30,000.

But his family is unable to afford the expenses and therefore appealed to people for generous help.

Contributions can be sent to Account No 21031271, Prime Bank Eskaton Branch, Dhaka, or Phone 0189081980.