Dhaka, May 29 -- In the small village of Ramna Sarkarpara in Kurigram, a mother named Rikta Akter Banu started something truly remarkable. She is not just a mother-she's also a nurse. But above all, she is a fighter.

When Rikta's young daughter, who lives with autism and cerebral palsy, was denied admission to a local school, Rikta was devastated. But instead of giving up, she took a bold step.

In 2009, she founded the Rikta Akter Banu-Lutfa Buddhi Protibondhi Biddaloy by selling her husband's only land - not just for her daughter, but for all the children in her community who were being excluded because of their disabilities.

Today, her school is a safe and joyful space for nearly 300 children with special needs. It is a place where t...